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HARIPUR, Nov 23 (APP):Polling for the NA-18 Haripur by-election commenced on Sunday at 8:00 a.m., with a total of 753,944 registered voters expected to cast their ballots.
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the electorate includes 392,339 male and 361,605 female voters.
To ensure smooth voting, the ECP has established 602 polling stations across the constituency. These include 143 women’s polling stations, 144 men’s polling stations, and 315 combined facilities. Of these, 462 polling stations have been declared normal, 100 sensitive, and 40 highly sensitive.
For the convenience of voters, 989 male and 917 female polling booths have been set up. The ECP has deployed 4,414 polling staff to manage the electoral process. A central control room has also been established to monitor polling activities throughout the day.
Strict security measures have been implemented by the police, with personnel stationed at all polling locations. Police officials have been instructed to support election staff and maintain law and order. Rescue teams have also been placed at various points in the constituency to respond to emergencies, while police and Quick Response Force (QRF) units continue to patrol the area.