The date for submitting nomination papers for the Islamabad local government elections has been extended from Nov 6 to 8, according to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The election commission has extended the last date for submitting nomination papers by two days. Candidates can now submit nomination papers until 4pm on November 8. The commission has directed that candidates submit their papers along with complete documents to the relevant returning officers.

Candidates can withdraw their nomination papers until November 25, while election symbols will be allotted on November 26. For the upcoming polls, Islamabad has been divided into 125 union councils, with 16 returning officers assigned to receive nomination papers. Polling is scheduled for December 20, while preliminary results will be compiled from December 21 to 24.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)