ECP set to hold LG polls in Islamabad

Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday completed preparation to hold Local Government (LG) elections in Islamabad.

According to reports, the Election Commission od Pakistan met in Islamabad to discuss the LG elections.

The secretary said section 17 of the LG Act must also be changed, and the ECP must be notified of the number of reserved seats.

Furthermore, the summary was delivered to the cabinet on July 26 and would change Section 17 of the Local Government Act.

The ECP stated that legislation is the responsibility of the parliament, and the commission will be provided with the legislation needed for the LG polls.

The ECP meeting will commence next week again.