Overview
- The Election Commission of Pakistan announced a two-day extension, shifting the last date for nomination papers from December 27 to December 30.
- The overall election timetable remains intact with polling in the federal capital scheduled for February 15, 2026.
- PTI had formally sought extra time after Islamabad observed a December 26 public holiday for the UAE president’s visit, arguing the closure would hinder submissions.
- PTI figures also criticized recent changes to the Islamabad Local Government Act and instructed candidates to file under the Sunni Ittehad Council after the party’s symbol was revoked.
- Separately, the ECP postponed Quetta local-body polls following a Federal Shariat Court suspension and a Supreme Court directive, adding legal uncertainty to local election plans.