The overdue local government elections in Quetta are scheduled for December 28, 2025. The Election Commission of Balochistan has completed all preparations, and election campaigns are underway across the city.
A total of 2,433 candidates are contesting 642 general seats across 172 union councils of the Quetta Metropolitan Corporation, which is administratively divided into four towns: Zarghun, Chiltan, Sariab, and Takatu.
Zarghun Town: 730 candidates contesting for 46 general seats
Chiltan Town: 500 candidates for 46 general seats
Sariab Town: 339 candidates for 38 general seats
Takatu Town: 804 candidates for 42 general seats
The most intense competition is expected in Takatu Town, where an average of 19 candidates are contesting each seat. Zarghun Town is also expected to witness t

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