Quetta Local Government Elections: 2,710 Nomination Papers Approved, 440 Rejected, 89 Candidates Unopposed; Polling on December 28

Quetta — Polling for the **Quetta local government elections** is scheduled for **December 28, 2025**, following the completion of scrutiny of nomination papers. The district comprises **four town municipal corporations** — Zarghoon, Chiltan, Saryab, and Takatu — covering **172 union councils** and **641 wards**.

A total of **3,150 nomination papers** were submitted, of which **2,710 were approved** and **440 rejected**, including **33 nominations filed by women**.

**Town-wise Breakdown:**

* **Zarghoon Town:** 943 nominations for 161 wards across 46 union councils; 767 approved, 176 rejected.
* **Chiltan Town:** 703 nominations for 173 wards across 46 union councils; 616 approved, 87 rejected.
* **Saryab Town:** 561 nominations for 145 wards across 38 union councils; 483 approved, 78 rejected.
* **Takatu Town:** 943 nominations for 162 wards across 42 union councils; 844 approved, 99 rejected.

Currently, **532 seats have multiple candidates**, while **89 wards have only one approved nomination**, indicating the likelihood of **unopposed elections** in those areas. Additionally, **20 wards received no nominations**.

The **final date for appeals** against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers to the **Appellate Tribunal** is **November 28**.

These elections are crucial for shaping local governance in Quetta, with voters preparing to elect representatives across municipal wards and union councils.