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The Election Commission of Pakistan has completed all arrangements to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the country.
This was informed at a high level meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in Islamabad today.
The meeting was also apprised that preparations are also afoot to meet any untoward situation.
Speaking on the occasion, Sikandar Sultan Raja underscored that Election Commission of Pakistan will fulfill its duty of conducting polls in a transparent way.
He assured that shortage of police personnel will be addressed during polls with the cooperation of security agencies.
He said the entire election process will be strictly monitored and indiscriminate action will be taken according to law against the candidates involved in misconduct of breaching the election code of conduct.
Sikandar Sultan Raja directed relevant authorities to assure the security of all voters and leaders of political parties. He further asked to provide security to rallies and public
gatherings and implement elections’ code of conduct in letter and spirit.
Source: Radio Pakistan