The preparations for local bodies elections in Islamabad have entered into final phase as Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday started the process of printing ballot papers.
All the political parties are ardently contesting in LB polls to snatch the victory as the elections will be held on 650 seats in 50 union councils on 30 November while results will be declared on the 3 December.
According to details, at least 42 lac ballot papers in three different colors will be printed while ECP official told the media that more than 6 lac voters have been registered so far. He said that green papers will be for chairman and vice chairman posts, white for general counselor and the pink ballot papers would be reserved for women.
Earlier, the contesting candidates received their respective electoral symbols from ECP. Security personnel have also been directed to maintain the law and order situation in the metropolis.
According to sources, CCTV cameras and deployment of Pakistan Army soldiers would be ensured on the day of polling.
