Islamabad (Web Desk): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed local government (LG) elections in Hyderabad division on the recommendation of provincial election commissioner, Sindh, district administration and the report of meteorological department.
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) spokesperson, local government elections have been postponed in Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Dadu, Badin, Sajawal and Thatta districts.
"The Hyderabad Division has been declared calamity-hit due to heavy rains," the spokesperson said, adding that the LG elections had been postponed till the situation improved
He said that the ECP has convened a meeting on Thursday to review the holding of LG polls in Karachi division.
The spokesperson added that the final decision in this regard would be taken after reviewing the various aspects of the report sent by the Sindh government.