ECP issues code of conduct for Punjab polls

Political parties, candidates contesting PA, NA by-polls to follow electoral watchdog-mandated campaigning rules


APP April 07, 2023
Election Commission of Pakistan. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

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ISLAMABAD:

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday issued a code of conduct for political parties and candidates contesting Punjab Assembly and subsequent by-elections in different National Assembly constituencies.

According to the details, all candidates shall open an exclusive account with any branch of a scheduled bank for election-related expenses.

No candidate or party will be able to campaign at the public’s expense. Candidates will not be able to use posters larger than 18×23 inches and portraits larger than 2×3 feet.

Moreover, the pamphlet size has been fixed at 9×6 inches, and the banner size at 3×9 feet. It is also mandatory to print the name and address of the printer of pamphlets and banners.

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