LG polls in 9 Sindh districts put off due to rains, floods
A final decision about the LG polls in Karachi would be made today
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the second phase of Local Government elections in nine districts, including six districts of the Hyderabad electoral region and three districts of Badin region.
In the latest statement issued Tuesday night, the ECP said that the decision was taken after taking into consideration the worst destruction, losses, displacement of people due to the recent floods, recommendations of the Provincial Election Commissioner, Sindh, and reports received from the district administration and meteorological department.
The ECP has also reconvened a meeting today (August 24) to review the points raised by the Sindh government about the conduct of the LG polls in the Karachi Division. A final decision about the LG polls in Karachi would be made after reviewing the odds and meteorological reports today.
