ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Approximately 60 million voters went to the
polls on February 8 to elect their representatives in 265 National Assembly and 590 Provincial Assembly constituencies in one of the country’s most competitive political contests.
According to the preliminary report of the Fre
e and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), more than 1.1 million election officials performed election duties.
They ensure
d the integrity of voting and counting processes at the polling stations, which largely remained free of controversy.
Additionally, more than 0.7 million polic
e and military officials stood guard across the country and outside polling stations, ensuring peac
e and order on Election Day.
FAFEN acknowledge
d the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for setting in place a hassle-free process of accreditation for observers, indicative of the Commission’s greater focus on increasing the transparency of electoral processes.
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