3,505 file nomination papers for Islamabad LG elections

The stage of submission of documents for nomination of candidates for local government elections in Islamabad has been completed.

A total of 3,505 candidates submitted applications for 1,125 seats in the General Council. 6,568 nomination papers were issued for Islamabad Municipal Corporation elections. 110 women candidates also applied for 1,125 general assembly seats. The initial list of candidates for Islamabad Municipal Corporation elections will be released on Tuesday (today) and newspaper scrutiny will be conducted from November 11 to 16.

According to Election Commission statistics, a total of 3,505 candidates submitted nominations for 1,125 general assembly seats, and 6,568 nominations were made for local elections.

110 female candidates also submitted nomination papers for the post of general councillor. The term of local bodies in Islamabad ended in February 2021, and now, after almost five and a half years, polling is scheduled for December 20. The term of local bodies in Islamabad ended in February 2021 and voting is scheduled for December 20, about five and a half years later.