QUETTA: According to a statement issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), by-elections for vacant seats of chairmen and vice chairmen in various local government bodies across Balochistan will be held on Thursday, 2 October 2025. The constituencies include Union Council No.
22 Anjeera Mehrabad and the Municipal Committee of District Surab; the Municipal Committee and Union Council No. 08 of District Sherani; Union Councils No. 37 and 38 of District Kech; and the District Council of Zhob.
in new Balochistan news updates , To ensure a transparent, fair, and timely electoral process, the ECP has appointed the respective Assistant Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, and District Education Officers as Returning and Presiding Officers.
These officials have also been granted First-Class Magistrate powers for 1–2 October to enable immediate legal action in the event of any violations of election laws.
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The Commission emphasized that all concerned authorities and institutions must strictly adhere to the electoral code of conduct and guarantee peaceful and transparent polling
By-elections have been a recurring feature of Balochistan’s democratic landscape since the province joined Pakistan’s federal structure in 1970.
These polls are typically held to fill seats that become vacant due to resignations, disqualifications, or the death of elected representatives.
Over the decades, by-elections have occurred at multiple levels—provincial assembly constituencies, the National Assembly seats from Balochistan, and local government bodies.
Historically, such elections often reflect the province’s complex political dynamics, including shifting alliances among nationalist parties, tribal leaders, and mainstream national parties.
Security concerns have occasionally led to postponements or heightened law-enforcement measures, particularly in remote districts. Despite these challenges, by-elections have remained an important mechanism for maintaining representation and ensuring continuity of governance. They also serve as barometers of public sentiment between general elections, sometimes signaling changes in political trends or the rising influence of emerging parties and local coalitions.
