Tag Archives: ‘It would further delay LG polls’: Alvi refuses to sign bill that would raise number of UCs in Islamabad

President Arif Alvi on Sunday refused to sign off on an amendment bill that would raise the number of existing union councils in Islamabad, saying the move would “further delay local government elections”. The move comes a day after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) flouted court orders to hold local government elections on Dec 31, triggering a fresh round of litigation. In …

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