ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Election authorities have finalized preparations for the Sunday by-elections in six National Assembly (NA) and seven Punjab Assembly (PA) constituencies, with extensive security and logistical measures in place to ensure transparent and orderly polling.
The election campaign for by-elections in these 13 National and Provincial Assembly constituencies concluded at midnight between November 21 and 22. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found violating the electoral code of conduct.
Polling is scheduled to take place on Sunday (Nov 23) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. without interruption. The district administration, in coordination with the Election Commission, has made comprehensive arrangements for logistics and transport to ensure a smooth and orderly polling process.
For the National Assembly, voting will be held in NA-18 Haripur, NA-96 Faisalabad, NA-104 Faisalabad, NA-129 Lahore, NA-143 Sahiwal, NA-185 D.G. Khan, PP-73 Sargodha, PP-87 Mianwali, PP-98 Faisalabad, PP-115 Faisalabad, PP-116 Faisalabad, PP-203 Sahiwal and PP-269 Muzaffargarh.
The constituencies fell vacant following the disqualification of a number of lawmakers in connection with cases stemming from the May 9 events.
The federal government has sanctioned the deployment of Pakistan Army personnel to maintain security during the upcoming by-elections.
According to the official notification, troops will be stationed in designated constituencies from November 22 to 24, serving as a reserve force to support election security arrangements.