PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a schedule for the delimitation of Village Councils and Neighbourhood Councils in seven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The seven districts, which will undergo the delimitation process included Khyber, Kurram, Mansehra, Malakand, Shangla, Upper Chitral, and Bajaur, ECP said. The exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan, the Elections Act 2017, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act 2013, and the relevant Rules of 2020.
According to the schedule, authorities will constitute delimitation committees, provide maps and official records, complete administrative arrangements, and train staff between July 22 and 27, 2026. Similarly, from 28 July to 28 August 2026, the preliminary delimitation of Village and Neighbourhood Councils and preparation of draft lists will take place.
These draft lists will be published for public objections from 29 to 31 August. Moreover, from 1 to 18 September 2026, members of the public, prospective candidates, and other stakeholders may submit objections to the proposed delimitations. The Delimitation Authority will decide objections by 5 October 2026, while the relevant committees will be informed of these decisions by 12 October. And the final delimitation notification will be issued on October 17, 2026
