Baghdad: Today's newspapers in Baghdad have highlighted significant updates on the preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections, developments in the railway project for the development road, and the ongoing protests by teachers in the Kurdistan Region. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Independent High Electoral Commission has announced its operational schedule, which will span six months leading up to the parliamentary elections. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Judge Omar Ahmed Mohammed, emphasized the commission's readiness, noting that technical preparations have commenced. The commission is focused on biometric voter registration and is coordinating with various departments to ensure a smooth electoral process. Mohammed also mentioned the allocation of necessary funds by the House of Representatives to secure the elections and highlighted the commission's experience in ensuring the elections meet international standards. In parallel, Al-Zawraa newspaper, issued by the Ira qi Journalists Syndicate, reported on the railway project's progress for the Development Road Project. The Ministry of Transport's spokesman, Maitham Al-Safi, stated that the project is advancing through its detailed design phase, with significant progress made on the railway and land lines. The project involves collaboration with an Italian consulting firm and Oliver Wyman for financial consulting. Al-Safi noted that the project aims to revitalize Iraq's current railways and integrate them with the strategic development road, ultimately expanding the country's railway network. Meanwhile, Al-Zaman newspaper has been covering the protests by teachers in the Kurdistan Region, focusing on their demonstrations against delayed salary payments. Teachers in Sulaymaniyah have moved towards Erbil to protest at the United Nations building. The protests have led to heightened security measures in Erbil, with authorities preventing entry to demonstrators from Sulaymaniyah. The Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw, emphasize d the importance of legal procedures for demonstrations, warning against unauthorized activities. Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani visited the protest camps and assured teachers that their salary issues would be resolved timely, with assurances from Baghdad for regular payments.