ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Punjab chief secretary has submitted a detailed response to the Supreme Court in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which sought contempt proceedings due to the alleged non-provision of a level-playing field for the upcoming general elections.
In the report, the chief secretary stated that the Punjab government was committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure the conduct of peaceful and transparent elections.
The official added that the directives from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had been communicated to all district returning officers (DROs) for implementation.
The chief secretary said that instructions had been issued to the DROs and other officers to guarantee that all candidates could submit their nomination papers without any fear or danger.
The response emphasised that instructions had been given for initiating strict action against those obstructing the process of filing of nomination papers.
The chief secretary highlighted that in accordance with Article 220, instructions had been given to all deputy commissioners to ensure complete cooperation with the ECP for holding secure and transparent elections.