KARACHI: A European Union delegation comprising four members on Tuesday met with Brig. (R) Haris Nawaz, the Sindh Caretaker Minister for Home and Prison, to discuss the preparations for the upcoming February 8 elections.
Home Secretary Sindh, Iqbal Memon also participated in the discussion. The meeting specifically addressed arrangements related to law and order, emphasizing administrative measures to ensure a smooth, unbiased, and transparent electoral process.
The Home Minister provided a comprehensive overview of security measures and highlighted the government’s commitment to collaborate transparently with the Election Commission of Pakistan for the successful conduct of elections.
Reiterating the government’s dedication to fulfilling its duty in facilitating timely, free, fair, and transparent elections, the Home Minister emphasized the impartiality of the caretaker setup.
He emphasized that strong security for voters and candidates is a constitutional duty of the caretaker administration, and he said that steps were being taken carefully to achieve this.
The European Union delegation expressed hope that the caretaker administration and the Election Commission will work together to guarantee free and fair elections in compliance with Pakistan’s constitution. —APP
