Islamabad’s 130 Union Councils Finalized as Delimitation Objections Dismissed
Notably, the regional election commissioner, acting as the appellate authority for delimitation in Islamabad, has rejected all objections to the boundaries of the federal capital's 130 union councils and their blocks.
Notably, the regional election commissioner, acting as the appellate authority for delimitation in Islamabad, has rejected all objections to the boundaries of the federal capital's 130 union councils and their blocks.
Article outline
- What happened
- Official response
- What comes next
- The bottom line
Key points
- Under the new Punjab Local Administration Act 2026, Rawalpindi city has been divided into two municipal town corporations.
- Each of Islamabad's three National Assembly constituencies will have one municipal town corporation, designated Municipal Town Corporation-I, II and III.
- Under the new Islamabad Local Administration Act, the capital will have three municipal town corporations, three mayors and six deputy mayors.
- With the decision, all 130 union councils of Islamabad have been finalised.
- Rawalpindi district has been divided into 17 local administration entities, including two town corporations, five municipal committees, six tehsil councils and four cantonment boards.
Each of Islamabad's three National Assembly constituencies will have one municipal town corporation, designated Municipal Town Corporation-I, II and III. MOFA Launches Digital Attestation System for Consular Documents.
After which the final notification will be issued, the delimitation appellate authority has issued orders dismissing the objections, and a complete report will be sent to the Election Commission on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court has remanded 27 appeals filed by political parties and candidates against the delimitation of union councils and councillor blocks in Rawalpindi and Murree districts to the District Election Commission for fresh hearings.
For context, the court directed the election authorities to hear all petitioners and matter fresh decisions in accordance with the merits of the cases and the relevant territorial boundaries.
In practice, the District Election Commission remarked notices will be issued to all applicants next week, and their cases will be heard individually before fresh decisions are produced. Health Minister Accuses Pakistan Nursing Council of Corruption.
Under the new Punjab Local Administration Act 2026, Rawalpindi city has been divided into two municipal town corporations. It will have two mayors and four deputy mayors.
Rawalpindi district has been divided into 17 local administration entities, including two town corporations, five municipal committees, six tehsil councils and four cantonment boards. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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