LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has begun the process of providing postal ballot for upcoming general elections
The electoral authority announced the development today (Saturday).
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, all eligible individuals will complete the process of casting their votes by January 22 through the postal ballot paper. People can download an application form for the postal ballot from the electoral authority’s website.
Upon receiving the postal ballot, the voter shall then send his vote to the District Returning Officer as per the given time.
The ECP’s preparations are in full swing with the electoral body looking to ensure foolproof arrangements across the country for upcoming elections.
To confirm strict security measures in place ahead of the polls, the ECP issued its “Code of Conduct for Security Personnel”, warning them against bias while being on election duty.
The ECP’s protocol, which excludes the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces, directs the law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to perform their duties in agreement with the law and within the borders of the mandate assigned to the police.
Directing the security apparatus to collaborate with district returning officers (DROs), returning officers (ROs) and presiding officers (POs), the electoral body has stressed the need for LEAs to “remain neutral and impartial throughout the election process and shall not act in favour of or against any political party or candidate in any manner whatsoever”.
Highlighting the significance of ensuring a peaceful and transparent polling process, the ECP has warned security personnel against disallowing a voter to cast his/her vote
