Key Takeaways
- All 130 union councils in Islamabad have been finalized.
- Objections to the boundaries of union councils have been dismissed.
- The new Islamabad Local Government Act will come into effect soon.
The regional election commissioner has dismissed all objections to the boundaries of the 130 union councils in Islamabad, finalizing the delimitation process under the new Islamabad Local Government Act.
Under the new act, the federal capital will have three municipal town corporations, each designated as Municipal Town Corporation-I, II, and III, corresponding to the three National Assembly constituencies.
With the finalization of the union councils, the delimitation appellate authority has issued orders, and a complete report will be sent to the Election Commission on Wednesday for the final notification.
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.
The court directed the election authorities to hear all petitioners and issue fresh decisions in accordance with the merits of the cases and the relevant territorial boundaries.
The District Election Commission has stated that notices will be issued to all applicants next week, and their cases will be heard individually before fresh decisions are made.
Under the new Punjab Local Government Act 2026, Rawalpindi city has been divided into two municipal town corporations, which will have two mayors and four deputy mayors.
Rawalpindi district has been divided into 17 local government entities, including two town corporations, five municipal committees, six tehsil councils, and four cantonment boards.
The finalization of the union councils in Islamabad marks a significant step in the implementation of the new local government structure, which is expected to enhance governance and service delivery in the capital.
