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IHC Suspends Islamabad Local Government Election Schedule

The Islamabad High Court puts the Election Commission's election schedule on hold until the next hearing.

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IHC Suspends Islamabad Local Government Election Schedule
IHC Suspends Islamabad Local Government Election Schedule · IHC Suspends Islamabad Local Government Election Schedule

Islamabad High Court suspends the local government election schedule and seeks a response from the Election Commission of Pakistan.

IHC Suspends Islamabad Election Schedule

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the schedule for local government elections in Islamabad. Justice Umair Majeed Malik issued the order on Friday while hearing a petition filed by Chaudhry Amjad Ali.

ECP Asked to Submit Response

The petition challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan's election schedule issued on October 21, 2026.

The court granted interim relief and directed the Election Commission to submit its response by November 26. The suspension will remain in place until the next hearing

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