Punjab local government elections: ECP to meet on August 20

Published On 17 Aug, 2026
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The last local government elections in Punjab were held in 2015 under the Punjab Local Government Act, 2013. Polling took place in phases between October and December 2015, and elected councils assumed office in 2017 after indirect elections for mayors and chairpersons. Since then, Punjab has experienced repeated delays.

The Election Commission of Punjab has convened a meeting for August 20 to discuss and determine the date for the local government elections.

The Election Commission has also directed the Punjab government to form a provincial cabinet committee to participate in the meeting and discuss the election schedule.

According to sources, the electoral laws and rules of procedure required for the Punjab local government elections have also been finalised.