ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said that it is “completely committed to foster an inclusive democratic process” uphold the rule of law and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed in its constitution and law, Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday. This was stated by Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.
🔊 Statement by the Spokesperson on the remarks of UN OHCHR regarding the upcoming general elections in Pakistan
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Replying to remarks made by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about the upcoming general elections in the South Asian country, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said security plans have been finalized to hold the polls on February 8 as per Pakistan’s electoral laws.
She said “Our judicial system provides for fair trial and due process.” The statement further added that domestic legal remedies are always available in case of any complaints in the electoral process in the country.
The bustling electioneering activities for Pakistan’s General Elections came to a close, marking the end of a spirited campaign season on Tuesday night. Candidates vying for seats in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies actively courted voters until the eleventh hour, in accordance with the electoral laws outlined by the country’s Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
The ECP had completed a crucial task by distributing 260 million ballot papers to district returning officers (DROs) in Pakistan. The commission’s staff ensured the timely delivery of voting materials via both ground and aerial means, demonstrating determination. Major political parties and independent candidates are taking part in the elections that to be held on February 8 in the South Asian country.
