QUETTA: The schedule for local government elections in Quetta has been officially announced. Polls will be held in 172 union councils and 641 wards across the city.

The preparations for the December elections are already underway, with public notices displayed outside the offices of returning and district returning officers.

According to the Election Commission, nomination papers will be received and issued from November 13 to 17, while the list of nominated candidates will be published on November 18. The scrutiny of nomination papers is scheduled to take place from November 19 to 24.

The last date for filing appeals against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers is November 28.

The last date for decision on the appeals by the Appellate Tribunal is December 3, the revised list of candidates will be published on December 4 and the revised list after withdrawal of candidates will be published on December 5.

The final list of candidates and election symbols will be allotted on December 6, while polling for the local body elections will take place on Sunday, December 28.