ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed local government elections in Hyderabad division on the recommendation of Provincial Election Commissioner, Sindh, district administration and the report of meteorological department.

In a statement on Wednesday, the ECP spokesman said the LG elections in nine districts of Hyderabad were scheduled on next Friday. The spokesman said the ECP has convened a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) to review the holding of LG elections in Karachi division. He said the final decision in that regard would be taken after reviewing the various aspects of the report sent by the Sindh government.