ISLAMABAD, (daily paklish): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced schedule for local government elections in the federal capital, Islamabad, setting December 20, 2026, as polling day under the 2015 law.
A public notice inviting nomination papers will be issued on October 30. Candidates will be able to submit their nomination papers from November 2 to 6, while the list of candidates will be published on November 7. The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place from November 9 to 13. Appeals against decisions made by returning officers can be filed between November 14 and 18, with decisions on the appeals scheduled from November 19 to 23.
The ECP will publish the final list of candidates on November 25, followed by the allocation of election symbols on November 26. Polling across Islamabad will be held on December 20, from 8am to 4pm. The commission is scheduled to announce the election results between December 21 and 24.
Following the announcement of the election schedule, prior approval from the ECP has been made mandatory for transfers and postings of government officials in Islamabad. The commission stressed that compliance with the electoral code of conduct will be ensured to promote a transparent and fair electoral process.
Despite the public holiday, the ECP and returning officers’ offices will remain open to ensure that election-related matters are handled on time.