By our correspondent
QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Balochistan submitted a formal request to the Election Commission seeking the postponement of local government elections in Quetta, citing a range of challenges that, he argued, made holding the polls difficult at this time.
In his petition, the CM highlighted fragile law and order conditions in the provincial capital, noting that ongoing security concerns had prompted authorities to suspend internet services across the city. He also drew attention to severe weather, which had forced some residents to leave Quetta, further complicating arrangements for a smooth and fair electoral process.
The application emphasized that while local elections had been conducted in other districts of Balochistan three years ago, the term of the existing local bodies in Quetta still had nine months remaining. The CM’s request effectively suggested that a short delay would not disrupt governance, but would instead allow the city to stabilize sufficiently to ensure voter participation and administrative preparedness.
