Voting Starts for NA and Provincial By-Elections Across Pakistan 

Under strict security throughout the region, voting for by-elections in six National Assembly (NA) and seven Punjab Assembly (PA) constituencies has begun today (Sunday).

Voting Starts for NA and Provincial By-Elections Across Pakistan Under strict security throughout the region, voting for by-elections in six National Assembly (NA) and seven Punjab Assembly (PA) constituencies has begun today (Sunday). The Election Commission of Pakistan has set up a multi-tiered security force to guarantee a peaceful and legitimate election; more than 20,000 police officers, civil armed forces, and even the Pakistan Army are on standby and stationed close to voting places that are considered "most sensitive." Latest Detail Regarding Polling The by-elections in 13 National Assembly and Punjab Assembly constituencies are scheduled to take place today (Sunday) under strict security, with army personnel stationed outside "most sensitive" polling places. All preparations have been completed. Following the disqualification of PTI members found guilty of their claimed involvement in the violent rioting on May 9, 2023, following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, the majority of seats became vacant. NA Constituencies For Polling The six National Assembly constituencies where polling will take place are NA-18 (Haripur), NA-96 (Faisalabad), NA-104 (Faisalabad), NA-129 (Lahore), NA-143 (Sahiwal) and NA-185 (Dera Ghazi Khan). Seven Punjab Assembly Constituencies The seven Punjab Assembly constituencies where by-polls are being held are PP-73 (Sargodha), PP-87 (Mianwali), PP-98 (Faisalabad), PP-115 (Faisalabad), PP-116 (Faisalabad), PP-203 (Sahiwal) and PP-269 (Muzaffargarh). Essential Arrangements For Elections "Ballot papers and other election-related materials have securely arrived at the voting places. To guarantee free and fair elections, foolproof security measures have been put in place and explicit directives have been given to the relevant authorities, according to a top Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official. In the meantime, around 20,000 police officers have been sent to the province's national and provincial constituencies to provide security for the by-elections. Security arrangements for the by-elections around the province have been finished under Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directives. More than 20,000 police officers and staff have been sent to handle security tasks for the by-elections, according to a Punjab Police official. High Security Forces Hired At Polling Station "The voting locations have safely received ballot papers and other election-related supplies. According to a senior Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official, unbreakable security measures have been implemented and clear instructions have been provided to the appropriate authorities to ensure free and fair elections. To provide security for the by-elections, about 20,000 police personnel have been dispatched to the province's national and provincial seats. As instructed by Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, security measures for the by-elections throughout the province have been completed. According to a Punjab Police official, about 20,000 police personnel and employees have been dispatched to manage security duties for the by-elections. They have been told to concentrate only on providing a safe environment, adhering to all applicable laws, and upholding public trust by protecting voters and upholding law and order during the voting process when stationed outside specific polling places. Except in situations involving firearms, explosives, prohibited objects, or attempts to instigate violence or jeopardize national security, they are not permitted to stop any eligible voter from entering a polling place. ECP Code of Conduct for media A code of conduct for the media covering the by-elections has been released by the ECP. The unofficial results will be broadcast at least an hour after the polls close, according to the ECP spokesperson. The spokesperson stated that it is important to note that the results are not final. The final and official results of the by-elections will only be announced by the Returning Officer (RO). Conclusion The by-elections across the six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies are being held under some of the strictest security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and transparent voting process. With thousands of police personnel and army troops deployed, along with clear guidelines from the Election Commission of Pakistan, authorities are working to maintain order and protect voters throughout the day. As polling continues, the ECP has also reminded media and the public that only official results announced by the Returning Officers will be considered final.

The Election Commission of Pakistan has set up a multi-tiered security force to guarantee a peaceful and legitimate election; more than 20,000 police officers, civil armed forces, and even the Pakistan Army are on standby and stationed close to voting places that are considered “most sensitive.”

Latest Detail Regarding Polling 

The by-elections in 13 National Assembly and Punjab Assembly constituencies are scheduled to take place today (Sunday) under strict security, with army personnel stationed outside “most sensitive” polling places. All preparations have been completed.

Following the disqualification of PTI members found guilty of their claimed involvement in the violent rioting on May 9, 2023, following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, the majority of seats became vacant.

NA Constituencies For Polling

The six National Assembly constituencies where polling will take place are 

  • NA-18 (Haripur), 
  • NA-96 (Faisalabad), 
  • NA-104 (Faisalabad), 
  • NA-129 (Lahore),
  • NA-143 (Sahiwal) 
  • and NA-185 (Dera Ghazi Khan).

Seven Punjab Assembly Constituencies

The seven Punjab Assembly constituencies where by-polls are being held are 

  • PP-73 (Sargodha), 
  • PP-87 (Mianwali), 
  • PP-98 (Faisalabad), 
  • PP-115 (Faisalabad), 
  • PP-116 (Faisalabad), 
  • PP-203 (Sahiwal) 
  • and PP-269 (Muzaffargarh).
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Essential Arrangements For Elections 

“Ballot papers and other election-related materials have securely arrived at the voting places. To guarantee free and fair elections, foolproof security measures have been put in place and explicit directives have been given to the relevant authorities, according to a top Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official.

In the meantime, around 20,000 police officers have been sent to the province’s national and provincial constituencies to provide security for the by-elections.

Security arrangements for the by-elections around the province have been finished under Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar’s directives.

More than 20,000 police officers and staff have been sent to handle security tasks for the by-elections, according to a Punjab Police official.

High Security Forces Hired At Polling Station

“The voting locations have safely received ballot papers and other election-related supplies. According to a senior Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) official, unbreakable security measures have been implemented and clear instructions have been provided to the appropriate authorities to ensure free and fair elections.

As instructed by Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, security measures for the by-elections throughout the province have been completed.

According to a Punjab Police official, about 20,000 police personnel and employees have been dispatched to manage security duties for the by-elections.

They have been told to concentrate only on providing a safe environment, adhering to all applicable laws, and upholding public trust by protecting voters and upholding law and order during the voting process when stationed outside specific polling places.

Except in situations involving firearms, explosives, prohibited objects, or attempts to instigate violence or jeopardize national security, they are not permitted to stop any eligible voter from entering a polling place.

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ECP Code of Conduct for media

A code of conduct for the media covering the by-elections has been released by the ECP.

The unofficial results will be broadcast at least an hour after the polls close, according to the ECP spokesperson.

The spokesperson stated that it is important to note that the results are not final. The final and official results of the by-elections will only be announced by the Returning Officer (RO).

Conclusion

The by-elections across the six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies are being held under some of the strictest security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and transparent voting process. With thousands of police personnel and army troops deployed, along with clear guidelines from the Election Commission of Pakistan, authorities are working to maintain order and protect voters throughout the day. As polling continues, the ECP has also reminded media and the public that only official results announced by the Returning Officers will be considered final.