ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued an order for the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel inside and outside all the polling stations during the by-election in NA-04, Peshawar-IV, in view of the prevailing law and order in the constituency.
“In view of law and order situation and as requested by the district returning officer, NA-04, by-poll under proper security provided by Pakistan Army, the Election Commission in exercise of powers under Article 220 and Article 245 (inclusive of all clauses and sub-clauses) of the Constitution has desired that Pakistan Army may make necessary security arrangements to assist the Election Commission to conduct the elections in a free, fair and transparent manner by deployment of adequate force inside and outside all polling stations of the constituency,” the commission said.
It is pertinent that the by-election is being held on October 26. The Election Commission said that any member of Pakistan Army, who is present or deployed under this order from October 24 to October 27, shall exercise powers under Section 4 and 5 of Anti-Terrorism Act, as amended for the entire during of deployment.
Kasuri urged authorities of Pakistan and China to pull their resources to defeat forces seeking to disrupt the...
IHC said that several people had not returned the cipher copies they had, and asked if it meant it was right for the...
Gilani gave floor to Leader of Opposition Syed Shibli Faraz, who insisted that with unity they could take country...
Match witnessed intense action and dramatic twists, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final ball
Apex court bench was reconstituted after Justice Yahya Afridi recused himself from hearing the case earlier this month
ECP issued a notification in this connection pursuant to orders passed by LHC
