QUETTA: In accordance with the directives of the Balochistan High Court, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated comprehensive arrangements for the upcoming local government elections in Quetta district.
The ECP has appealed to potential candidates, voters, and the general public to verify their vote registration details in the electoral rolls and ensure they are listed under the correct ward.
The commission further advised citizens to contact the District Election Commissioner’s office in Quetta for matters related to the registration, transfer, removal, or correction of their votes.
The ECP emphasized that once the electoral rolls are finalized, the schedule for the local government elections will be officially announced.
According to Section 39 of the Elections Act, 2017, no changes — including new registrations, transfers, or corrections — will be permitted in the voter lists after the issuance of the election program notification.
Therefore, citizens are urged to review and update their details in time to ensure their participation in the democratic process.
It is worth mentioning that the Balochistan High Court had rejected the petitions against the conduction on basis of census and delimitation a couple of days earlier.
BHC had ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct the local government election immediately.
Local government elections in Balochistan hold significant importance as they empower communities at the grassroots level and strengthen democratic governance.
The province has faced repeated delays in holding these elections due to administrative challenges, boundary disputes, and legal hurdles.
The last major round of local body elections was conducted in phases, with several districts awaiting new representatives for years.
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Holding these elections in Quetta marks an important step toward restoring local governance, improving service delivery, and ensuring that citizens have a direct voice in decision-making processes affecting their daily lives.
