Punjab faces another delay in LG polls after ECP withdraws schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn an official letter addressed to the Punjab Chief Secretary, the ECP Secretary confirmed that the four-week period has been granted in response to the provincial government\u2019s request. However, the letter warned that if the government fails to complete the task within the stipulated time, the matter will be taken up directly by the commission. Sources further revealed that the ECP has instructed the Punjab government to provide all necessary data and updated maps to the Election Commission of Pakistan during this period. Additionally, ECP officials confirmed that the upcoming local government elections in Punjab will be held under the new Local Government Act 2025. The delimitation schedule previously issued on October 9 has now been officially withdrawn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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