ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday postponed the local government elections in Islamabad.
According to media reports, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a notification regarding the postponement of local government elections in Islamabad.
The notification states that the local government elections have been postponed until further notice, and it is noted that the postponement is due to recent legislative changes.
Last month, President Zardari endorsed the Islamabad Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 after it was approved by the National Assembly.
According to the amendment to the law, the number of elected representatives at the union council level in Islamabad has been increased.
With the new amendment, in addition to the chairman and vice chairman, 15 more representatives will be elected.
Nine members of the union council will also be elected under the new amendment. One farmer or laborer, one minority representative, and one youth voice will be elected at the union council level, along with three women representatives.
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