Govt bans foreigners' participation in electoral activities

Govt bans foreigners' participation in electoral activities

Pakistan

Govt bans foreigners’ participation in electoral activities

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The government on Monday imposed a ban on the participation of foreign nationals in political and electoral activities.

The interior ministry declared the cancellation of documents and deportation of foreigners found financially supporting a candidate in the general elections slated to be held on Feb 8 next year.

Additionally, aiding illegal resident Afghans is strictly banned, and an online complaint cell has been established for reporting those who assist illegal residents, said the ministry.