ECP announces holding LG elections in Karachi, Hyderabad on January 15.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday announced holding local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad divisions on January 15, 2023.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja announced the verdict which was reserved on November 15. ECP directed the Sindh and federal governments to complete the security arrangements in this regard. ECP directed Sindh government, Inspector General police, Chief Secretary, Interior ministry, to ensure security arrangements for holding free, fair and impartial elections.

The federal government through Secretary, Ministry of Interior is directed to provide a sufficient number of security personnel from other law enforcement agencies.

The LG polls in Karachi were postponed in July due to the flash...

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