Army to be deployed for by-elections security
Pakistan
Federal government approves army deployment as a reserve force for 22–24 November by-elections across several constituencies, with Interior Ministry issuing notifications to relevant authorities.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal government has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army to ensure security during the upcoming by-elections.
According to the notification, army troops will remain stationed in the relevant constituencies from 22 to 24 November, where they will perform duties as a reserve force.
By-elections in Haripur NA-18, Faisalabad NA-96, and NA-104 are scheduled for Sunday, while troops will also be deployed in Sahiwal NA-143, D.G. Khan NA-185, and Lahore NA-129.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior has issued a formal notification and dispatched copies to the concerned authorities.
The election campaign for by-elections in 13 constituencies across Punjab will end tonight, while polling will take place on 23 November.
According to the Election Commission, voting will be held for six National Assembly seats and seven Provincial Assembly seats.
The National Assembly constituencies include NA-18 Haripur, two seats in Faisalabad (NA-104 and NA-96), NA-129 Lahore, NA-143 Sargodha, and NA-185 Dera Ghazi Khan.
The seven Provincial Assembly constituencies include PP-203 Sahiwal and PP-269 Muzaffargarh, as well as PP-73 Sargodha, PP-87 Mianwali, and three constituencies in Faisalabad: PP-15, PP-98, and PP-116.
The Election Commission has completed election preparations. Ballot papers and other polling materials will be shifted from the returning officers' offices to polling stations tomorrow morning.
