Chitral – As per past record, whenever general elections approached, it was preceded by visits of political leaders of different parties interested in participating in elections from Chitral. Prime minister Nawaz Sharif has visited Chitral a couple of times and announced projects which is clear indication of approaching elections most probably in early 2017 (if the existing system continues). Leaders of Jamaat Islami, JUI, ANP have recently either visited or have announced their visit dates to Chitral, which definitely is an indication that fresh elections are going to be held much before 2018.— CN report, 10 Oct 201.