ISLAMABAD: As many as 3,505 candidates, including 110 women, have filed nomination papers for the forthcoming Islamabad’s local government elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Tuesday.
At a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja to review preparations for the polls, the commission was informed that the first phase of the nomination process had been completed. Scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled to begin on Wednesday (today).
Islamabad Police told the meeting that 15,000 personnel would be deployed to maintain law and order during the electoral process, with additional personnel to be requisitioned from Punjab if needed.
The meeting was briefed on the local government system, electoral procedures for various seats and preparations made so far.
Officials said procurement of election materials had been completed and arrangements for printing ballot papers were in place.
Interior Secretary Ahmad Raza Sarwar assured the commission that the ministry was coordinating with relevant institutions and would provide all possible assistance for the peaceful conduct of the elections.
Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf said returning officers had been directed to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution, law and the ECP’s election schedule. Lists of polling stations, transport arrangements and a security plan were being finalised, he added.
District Returning Officer (DRO) Kamran Ali Cheema said he was personally supervising the electoral process and that arrangements were being made to provide election staff with the necessary facilities, transport and security.
The commission directed the Islamabad administration to submit its security and transport plans and ensure effective security throughout the electoral process.
CEC Raja directed the DRO to strictly enforce the code of conduct, warning that negligence or any lapse would not be tolerated. He also asked the Regional Election Commissioner Rawalpindi and District Election Commissioner Islamabad to extend full cooperation to the administration and election officials and keep the commission informed of developments at every stage.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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