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Pakistan Cabinet Delays Islamabad Local Polls, Clears Punjab-Model Overhaul

Presidential assent to a new ordinance resets Islamabad’s local governance rules toward a Punjab-style system.

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Overview

  • The federal cabinet approved postponement of Islamabad’s local government elections that the ECP had slated for February 15.
  • The meeting backed holding the capital’s local polls under a framework modeled on Punjab’s system.
  • Ministers ratified CCLC decisions from December 3 and 30 covering the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari’s assent confirmed changes allowing compensation for acquired property in land or other forms with 8% yearly payment on delays.
  • The cabinet also ratified ECC measures and began the process to amend the Off-Grid Levy Act to permit third‑party gas sales to off‑grid captive power plants.