Polling is underway across six districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for by-elections on 12 vacant local government seats, with voters from all walks of life — including women, laborers, farmers, and youth — participating actively in the democratic process. Voting will continue peacefully until 4 p.m. today.
In Dera Ismail Khan, elections are being held in three village councils for general, youth, and women’s seats. According to the Election Commission, the district has a total of around 25,000 registered voters, including 11,500 women.
Polling is also taking place for one general seat in the Village Council of Sakhakot in Malakand, while similar electoral activities continue in Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Upper Dir.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established 66 polling stations and 201 booths across these districts. Out of these, 23 polling stations have been declared sensitive and 5 as highly sensitive.
Reports from the ground suggest strong voter turnout in several areas, reflecting public enthusiasm and renewed trust in the local governance system.
