The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially released the schedule for the local government (LG) elections in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), with polling set to take place in February of next year.
According to the ECP’s decision, local government elections in Islamabad will be held on February 15.
Polling will be conducted continuously from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
A spokesperson for the Election Commission stated that the complete schedule for the electoral process has been issued and all arrangements are being finalized.
Key Electoral Dates
The schedule outlines the following critical dates for the electoral process.
| Stage | Date |
| Returning Officers’ Public Notice | December 19 |
| Submission of Nomination Papers | December 22 to December 27 |
| Scrutiny of Nomination Papers | December 30 to January 3, 2026 |
| Filing of Appeals with Tribunals | January 5 to January 8, 2026 |
| Disposal of Appeals | January 9 to January 13, 2026 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations | January 15, 2026 |
| Final List of Candidates Displayed | January 16 |
| Allotment of Election Symbols | January 16 |
| Polling Day | February 15 |
| Compilation of Results | February 16 to February 19 |
The Election Commission has emphasized its commitment to holding the local government elections in Islamabad on schedule.
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