Polling for LB polls in cantonment boards begins

 

April 25, 2015 - Updated 115 PKT
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ISLAMABAD: Polling for local bodies elections in cantonment boards across the country began at 8:00AM and will continue till 5:00PM amid strict security.

A total of 1,151 candidates are running for the local bodies election in 199 wards of 42 cantonment boards on party basis after a gap of 17 years today.

 

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