Brief
Election Commission proposes Dec 14 for Punjab local polls
The commission’s draft schedule details nomination, scrutiny, appeal and polling dates for the province.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Election Commission of Pakistan has forwarded a draft timetable to the Punjab chief secretary that proposes holding local government elections in Punjab on December 14, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
The schedule sets nomination filing from Oct 27‑30, scrutiny Nov 2‑5, appeals Nov 7‑11 and tribunal hearings Nov 12‑16. Candidates may withdraw nominations until Nov 18, after which the final list is to be published on Nov 19 and symbols allocated on Nov 20. Polling is slated for Dec 14, with results to be announced by Dec 17.
What was said
The outlet reports the commission “has sent a draft election schedule to the Punjab chief secretary for consideration.”
Key facts
- The Election Commission of Pakistan proposed Dec 14 for Punjab local elections. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Nomination papers are to be filed Oct 27‑30. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Final candidate list will be published Nov 19. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Polling is scheduled for Dec 14 with results by Dec 17. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Punjab local elections proposed for December 14”
