Pakistan

Political parties, independents gear up for final power show

Election campaigning of all political parties to end by midnight tonight

Our Correspondent July 23, 2018

PHOTO. ATHAR KHAN

ISLAMABAD: As the nation gears up for general elections 2018, electioneering and campaigning of all political parties are to end 48 hours prior to the polls.

According to the Elections Act 2017, all political activities must wrap up by midnight tonight.

Hence, all political parties have geared up for their last day of campaigning. The law prohibits any rallies or jalsas held after the prescribed deadline.

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The Election Commission of Pakistan has also issued a code of conduct to political parties and independents. Section 182 of the Act sets the 48-hour deadline for the electables after which no rallies or corner meetings will be allowed.

Print and electronic media will also be barred from carrying advertisements promoting political parties.

Political activities today

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif will be present at Punjab's Dera Ghazi Khan and Rawalpindi rallies to address the party’s stronghold areas in the province.

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Meanwhile, Hamza Shehbaz will be leading a rally in Lahore from Mochi Gate to Data Darbar.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Imran Khan has dedicated the party's last campaigning day to the provincial capital of Lahore from the previously determined Islamabad. He will speak to the people of NA-125, NA-128, NA-131 and NA-134.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will also be present in Jacobabad and Shikarpur in Sindh. Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Sirajul Haq, will have a show of strength in Islamabad. While the Muttahida Qaumi Movement will be flaunting their popularity at Karachi's Liaquatabad flyover.

COMMENTS (1)

Baba | 6 years ago | Reply The day of reckoning arrives. What will Pakistani's do? Imran is right this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Pakistani's to vote for change. Put an end to the miserable life under the usual suspects nationally and in Karachi particularly. It is appalling to see the absolute sub-human conditions a majority of people are living in. Pakistani's are good people with a kind heart their fault is illiteracy which has brought this nation to it knees. They vote out of fear and insecurity not choice or change. I hope against all, Imran's message has awaken them from the slumber.

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