KARACHI: Polling ended for the by-election in National Assembly constituency NA-245 Karachi.
The polling continued uninterrupted from 8 am to 5 pm .
No untoward action reported during the day as the polling were continued in a peaceful environment.
Seventeen candidates were contesting the by-poll including candidates of MQM-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP)
The seat had fallen vacant due the death of PTI MNA, Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain.
A total 263 polling stations had been set up by the election commission for the by-election, of which 60 polling stations had been declared sensitive and 203 most sensitive.
Strict security plan has been chalked out to maintain law and order on the polling day.
On the other hand, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja had directed to ensure transparency and maintain peace at all costs during the ongoing polling process in Karachi’s NA-245 constituency.
“Riots and interference in the polling process will not be tolerated,” the CEC said and warned of swift action against violations of the law.
