The AEC in a statement said the much-anticipated results were announced after a lengthy investigation into the allegations of irregularities in the election process.
It added 'a considerable amount of time' was provided to the provincial council candidates to inform the commission about any irregularity or fraud.
"After a thoroughly review of candidates' complaints, the commission reached a final decision on the results," the statement said.
The results which are also available on the commission's website, explains the winners of provincial councils seats in southern Zabul as following:
Haji Mohammad Hashim with 2, 511 votes leads the tally, Dr Zalmay with 1,874 is second and Haji Mohammad Daud with 1,367 goes to third position. Other winners are Haji Zadran, Haji Abdul Rahman, Ghulam Faruq Khan, Madina, Fauzia Nawisi and Zar Bibi.
Abdul Ali with 5573 on the top, Jan Mohamamd with 3068 is second and Haji Mohammad Ibrahim with 2370 votes comes on third position. Amanullah Khan, Mohammadullah, Haji Amanullah, Hilai and Marjana are other candidates who made their way to the council.
The simultaneous provincial council and presidential elections were held on August 20, but still results of some provinces are pending.
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