ECP announces dates for LG, by-polls

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced the dates for the second phase of Sindh Local Government (LG) polls and by-elections in the National Assembly (NA) constituencies.

The election commission announced to organise LG polls in all districts of
Karachi on October 23, whereas, by-elections in eight NA constituencies will
be held on October 16.

The decision was taken in a high-level session chaired by the Chief Election
Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja today.

The commission sought a report from the concerned authorities regarding
Hyderabad districts, said the spokesperson, adding that the LG poll date for
Hyderabad will also be unveiled soon.

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