# ECP sets Feb 7 for Punjab LG elections

> ECP delays Punjab LG polls to Feb 7 after weather concerns.
- Title: ECP sets Feb 7 for Punjab LG elections · Geo News | Shortify
- Summary: ECP delays Punjab LG polls to Feb 7 after weather concerns. ECP sets February 7, 2027 for first phase of Punjab local government elections following Punjab's…
- Keywords: election commission of pakistan, punjab lg elections, khyber pakhtunkhwa, local government elections, february 7 2027, weather concerns, ramadan, pakistan, Geo News
- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/689860-ecp-sets-feb-7-for-first-phase-of-punjab-lg-elections-halts-polls-in-kp
- Published: 2026-11-05T09:43:00+00:00
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- Topics: election commission of pakistan, punjab lg elections, khyber pakhtunkhwa, local government elections, february 7 2027, weather concerns, ramadan, news, pakistan
## ECP sets Feb 7 for Punjab LG elections
ECP announces first phase of Punjab local government elections on February 7, 2027.

> Taking the Punjab government's request into consideration, the ECP decided that the first phase of local government elections in Punjab would be held on February 7, 2027
## Punjab requests election delay
Punjab government initially agreed to hold LG elections between December 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027 but requested delay to April 2027 due to weather, Ramadan, and teacher shortages.
## ECP accepts February date
ECP accepts Punjab's request to hold elections in January or February 2027 citing improved weather conditions.
## ECP halts KP polls
ECP suspends KP election process following federal government order that suspends Article 140A of Constitution.
## KP districts affected
ECP halts elections in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Mohmand, Orakzai, and North Waziristan districts under federal order.
## ECP suspends all KP measures
ECP suspends all election measures in KP districts until further orders due to federal government order.
## Key takeaway

ECP sets February 7, 2027 for first phase of Punjab local government elections following Punjab's request to move from April 2027 due to weather and Ramadan.