Uncertain local governments
⟶ The Election Commission of Pakistan is in a prolonged dispute with provincial and federal governments regarding local government elections. This has been a recurring issue in Pakistan's electoral process since 2010.
THE battle between the Election Commission of Pakistan and the provincial and federal governments has been an almost permanent feature of Pakistan’s electoral scene since 2010, when the responsibility for holding local government elections was entrusted to th…
Background
In 2010, the responsibility for conducting local government elections was assigned to the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict between the electoral body and the governments creates uncertainty around the scheduling and execution of local government elections. This situation affects the democratic process at the local level.