Deadline extended for submission of nomination papers for Islamabad local elections
Pakistan
The Election Commission of Pakistan has extended the deadline for submitting nomination papers for Islamabad's local elections to December 30, 2025, offering candidates extra time for preparation.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the deadline for the submission of nomination papers for candidates contesting the upcoming local elections in Islamabad.
An ECP spokesperson said the new deadline for submitting nomination papers is now set for December 30, 2025, following a two-day extension.
Previously, the last date for submission was December 27, 2025.
This extension aims to provide candidates with additional time to complete the nomination process and ensure a smooth preparation for the upcoming local elections in the capital.
A day earlier, ECP postponed local bodies elections in Quetta, which were scheduled for December 28.
The move came after the Federal Shariat Court suspended the elections, citing legal concerns.
According to the ECP notification, the polls are postponed until further orders, following a Supreme Court directive.
Earlier, the Federal Shariat Court issued notices to Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, the ECP, and other concerned parties, seeking written replies.
The court has also deferred the hearing to the third week of January 2026, keeping the previous schedule and the Balochistan High Court’s decision on hold.
Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan questioned the point of holding elections if they might later be declared void.
Justice Amir Farooq warned that ignoring legal procedures could lead to confusion and disorder, emphasizing the importance of following the law to keep things on the straight and narrow.
