Election Campaigns to Conclude Tonight: Last Day for Political Activities Ahead of Polls

Election Commission Sets Ethical Guidelines for Media Coverage Post-Midnight.

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that the electoral campaign will officially conclude at midnight tonight, according to an official statement released.

The statement further elaborated that any violation of the code of conduct will prompt immediate action from the Election Commission, with strict enforcement of restrictions on all types of exit polls in the media. Media outlets are allowed to begin publishing unofficial results one hour after the conclusion of media polling. It is emphasized that these results are unofficial and non-governmental.

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Moreover, the statement outlined that Returning Officers will release and finalize unofficial results from polling stations. Media outlets are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines during the electoral process, with strict penalties for any violations. Directives for action have been issued to PEMRA and the Press Information Department in case of any infractions.

This announcement ensures a fair and transparent electoral process, underscoring the Election Commission’s commitment to upholding democratic principles and maintaining the integrity of the electoral system.

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The candidates or political parties violating the law may subject to legal action after curtains down on election campaign.

As the electioneering ban period approaching, political parties and contesting candidates have intensified their election campaigns.

Pakistan People’s Party will conclude its election campaign with a power show in Larkana, the native land of Bhuttos. The PPP holding its public meeting at Municipal Stadium of Larkana to be addressed by the party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Aseefa Bhutto and other central leaders of the party will also address the PPP public meeting.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will end its election campaign with final election power show of the party at Khudian in Kasur.

PML-N supreme leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz will attend the party’s public meeting at Railway Ground on 2:00 PM.

The posters of party leaders Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz have been displayed at the public meeting venue.

Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has been the PML-N candidate from NA-132 Khudian in Kasur.