Gilgit-Baltistan will hold local government elections on August 2, marking the return of grassroots democracy after an 18-year gap. Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced the schedule on Wednesday and confirmed that election authorities have completed initial arrangements for the long-awaited polls. The development is expected to strengthen local representation and improve public participation […]
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Over 2,400 contest Quetta local elections
Quetta’s long-delayed local government elections are scheduled for December 28, 2025, with the Election Commission of Balochistan completing preparations and campaigns underway across the city. Authorities have stressed that security and logistical arrangements are in place to ensure smooth polling. A total of 2,433 candidates are contesting 642 general seats across 172 union councils under […]
Over 2,700 candidates enter final phase of Quetta LG polls
QUETTA: With polling scheduled for Dec 28, preparations for the local government elections in Quetta district have moved into their final phase. Election officials confirmed that a total of 2,710 candidates are set to contest various positions across the district, marking a highly competitive electoral process. Read More: ECP official reviews preparations for Quetta LG elections […]
Shehbaz, Nawaz Discuss Afghanistan Talks, TLP Crackdown, and Punjab LG Polls
LAHORE — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday to discuss key national and international matters, including Pakistan’s talks with Afghanistan, the crackdown on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), and preparations for upcoming local government elections in Punjab. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also attended the meeting, where PM Shehbaz briefed his elder […]