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Sindh LG polls: ECP postpones second phase owing to 'expected rain spell'
The by-election for NA-245 (Karachi East-IV) has also been rescheduled for August 21
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday postponed the second phase of local government elections in Sindh after the Met Office forcast rains.
The commission moved the second phase of elections from July 24 to August 28.
According to the ECP's statement, the by-election for NA-245 (Karachi East-IV) was also rescheduled for August 21 due to weather conditions and Muharram.
The spokesperson said the decision was taken based on the report of Sindh’s chief secretary and provincial election commissioner, the public’s request and data from the meteorological department.
More rains will lash the country in the coming days as the Met Office predicted that the monsoon system will remain active in the current week.
It warned all concerned authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.
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