The Rawalpindi District Election Commission is working on a delimitation schedule for 220 new union councils, each representing a population of 22,000 to 25,000. The preliminary list of these councils will be prepared between April 20 and May 21, with the final list expected by August 10. Given the timeline, holding local government elections by the end of December 2026 appears increasingly unlikely.
POLITICSPublished 17 Apr 2026 • Published 9h ago
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On April 16, 2026, the Rawalpindi District Election Commission began implementing a delimitation schedule for 220 newly formed union councils, raising concerns about the timely conduct of local government elections. This initiative follows a meeting led by Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, emphasizing the importance of completing development projects on time. The lengthy schedule suggests that local elections may not occur by the anticipated deadline of December 31, 2026.
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