ECP directs Punjab govt to get ready for LG elections.

ISLAMABAD -- The Election Commission of Pakistan Tuesday ordered the concerned authorities to complete the arrangements for holding local government elections in Punjab. During a meeting held in Islamabad with Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in the Chair, the ECP directed that Minister Local Government Punjab, Chief Secretary Punjab and Secretary Local Government should be called for a meeting soon to facilitate the holding of local government elections. The Election Commission was informed that the draft rules had been received by the Punjab provincial government, while other documents including data and maps have not been provided to the Commission. The...