ECP Rejects CM Bugti’s Plea For Postponement Of Local Govt Polls In Quetta; Elections To Be Held On Dec 28

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected Chief Minister Bugti’s request to postpone local government elections in Quetta, confirming that the polls will proceed on December 28. Officials stated that the decision follows a review of legal and administrative considerations, ensuring adherence to the electoral schedule. The ECP emphasised the importance of maintaining transparency, fairness, and voter participation in the upcoming elections. Analysts noted that the announcement underscores the commission’s commitment to upholding democratic processes and delivering timely local governance, despite political pressures and calls for delay from provincial leadership.