DCO Lahore has also passed the notification. PHOTO: FILE
The District Coordination Officer (DCO) Lahore has also issued the notification.
The by-polls are being held in 42 constituencies in total. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has already identified 38 of 262 polling stations as sensitive.
Army has been deployed at different polling stations for security measures. The officer in-charge of the army, Rangers and FC in a constituency will also have similar powers but only on the polling day. The commission has also issued SOPs for use of these powers.
Cell phones are also banned inside the polling station. Those carrying cell phones would have to submit it to the presiding officer and then take it back after they have cast their vote. The step has been taken to discourage the trend where some contestants purchase votes and ensure that these are cast in their favour. The voter is asked to take a picture of the ballot paper after making the vote stamp as evidence.
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This is Holiday Tomorrow.
Not a public holiday. Please ET, Grow Up!!!
What about the schools of Lahore. My children are very anxious either they have to go to school or not.
This is not even a public holiday its a local holiday in offices coming under DCO Lahore ...all Punjab govt offices under civil Secretariat will remain open in Lahore
Why not in NA 48? Because chances aren't that bright?
This is not Public holiday. This is Government Holiday. All private offices are opened tomorrow.