Punjab rejects proposal to extend 3 MPO

He said the imposition of 3 MPO could amount to causing disruption in the election campaign of political parties and their candidates

By Our Correspondent
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Published February 01, 2024
Punjab government spokesman Amir Mir can be seen during a press conference. — X/kashmirwatch06

LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet has rejected the proposal to extend the imposition of 3 MPO in the province for three months.

Punjab government spokesman Amir Mir confirmed this on Wednesday and stated that the caretaker government would ensure impartial and free elections on February 8.

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He said the imposition of 3 MPO could amount to causing disruption in the election campaign of political parties and their candidates.

It was a duty of the caretaker government to provide a level-playing field for elections, he said and concluded that the provincial cabinet unanimously rejected the proposal regarding the imposition of 3 MPO.

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