The LHC issues a stay order to halt local body elections in 17 Punjab districts.

On the petition against the Election Ordinance 2021, the Lahore High Court Multan Bench issued a restraining order on Thursday, halting local body elections in 17 districts of Punjab.

According to reports, High Court Justice Shan Gul issued a stay order to halt local body elections in several districts across Punjab. On April 27, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission and the Secretary of Local Government, requesting a response.

The petition was filed in court by Muhammad Aslam Kamboh of Khanewal, Dilawar Khan of Vehari, and Ghulam Abbas Dogar of Sahiwal. The petition was filed by Councilor Rana Asif Saeed in opposition to the Election Ordinance 2021.