Islamabad Local Government Elections Kick Off; Candidates Can Submit Nomination Papers From Today Until November 6, While Polling Is Scheduled for December 20
ISLAMABAD: The electoral process for the next local government elections in the country capitalist capital has officially begun, and candidates are allowed to file their nomination papers from today till Nov. 6.
The scrutiny of nomination papers will begin on November 9 and end on November 13 in accordance with the election schedule which was issued for the election of the local government which is scheduled to be held on December 20. Appeals can be made against rejection of nomination papers from November 14 to November 18.
The following are the key highlights of the local government election schedule and arrangements in Islamabad:
The appellate body will hear and pass verdicts on appeals between November 19 and November 23 and nomination papers can be withdrawn by candidates till November 25. Officially, on November 26, election symbols will be allotted to the candidates.
Electoral Officers Appointed: The Election Commission has appointed Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon as the District Returning Officer (DRO) in this regard. In addition, 16 Returning Officers (ROs) and 32 Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) have been appointed from the Islamabad administration and the education department.
Polling and Result Compilation: The local government elections will take place on 20th December and the official results will be compiled and announced from 21st to 24th December.