ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday announced the schedule for the first phase of local government (LG) elections in Sindh.
According to the ECP, the first phase will cover 14 districts of Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Mirpurkhas divisions with elections due on June 26.Ā
Polling hours will be observed from 8 am to 5 pm while results will be announced on June 30.
Nomination papers will be issued on 28 April, while the paper can be filled from 10 to 13 May. On May 14 the names of the candidate will be published. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place from 16 to 18 May. On May 28 symbols will be allotted to contesting candidates
In an official notification issued in this regard, the ECP barred executive authorities from announcing development projects or using state resources to influence the elections in favor of a particular candidate
If any person in government service misuses his official position in any manner in order to influence results of the elections, he shall be liable to proceed against under the law,ā the statement read. in an official notification issued in this regard, the ECP barred executive authorities from announcing development projects or using state resources to influence the elections in favor of a particular candidate.
Moreover, the election commission also barred transfers and postings of government officers or granted them leaves in divisions for which the election schedule had been issued without the commission’s prior approval.
