Lahore: (RightNow) Punjab’s local election dates remain undecided. Sources reveal the Punjab government has completed paperwork and approved names for 6,637 union councils.

The provincial cabinet has approved the summary from the Local Government Department regarding union council names. The Local Government Minister stated that Punjab cannot conduct elections as per the Election Commission’s proposed schedule.

Punjab’s ministerial committee will present before the Election Commission of Pakistan on October 28. The Local Government Minister mentioned three proposed dates.

He stated that elections are suggested for April 4, April 11, or April 18. Elections are not feasible in November and December due to smog.

It is noteworthy that Punjab planned elections under the Local Government Act 2025 after Ramadan.