ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reviewed preparations for local government elections in Islamabad, with Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja expressing satisfaction over the arrangements made so far.
The chief election commissioner was briefed on Monday by the ECP secretary and senior officials about the local government system in Islamabad, election procedures for various seats, steps taken so far and the future course of action.
Officials informed him that the procurement of all election materials had been completed and arrangements for printing ballot papers were in place. The commission has also written to the interior secretary, Islamabad inspector general of police (IGP) and deputy commissioner to ensure the necessary arrangements for the polls.
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The ECP said it was ready to hold peaceful local government elections in Islamabad.
Sikandar Sultan Raja expressed satisfaction with the progress and directed the ECP secretariat to convene a meeting on November 10, 2026, to review election arrangements.
The interior secretary, Islamabad chief commissioner and IGP have been invited to attend the meeting and brief the commission on the security plan and other related matters
