Seeks report from Chief Secretary, IG regarding Sibi blast
ISLAMABAD/SIBI_The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has exerted its authority by imposing fines totaling
Rs 966,000 on candidates and officials in various divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for violating code of conduct.
In response to violations of the Election Code of Conduct, District Monitoring Officers, acting under direct ECP orders, are taking strict measures. They are issuing notices and imposing penalties on those found guilty of breaching the Election Code of Conduct, said official sources.
The fines, dispersed among various divisions, highlight the ECP’s dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral atmosphere. In Peshawar Division, candidates incurred a combined fine of Rs95,000, showcasing the authorities’ strong response to violations. Meanwhile, in Malakand Division, a more substantial penalty of Rs300,000 was imposed, emphasizing a robust stance against any transgressions.
The dedication to preserving the integrity of the electoral process persisted in Hazara Division, where candidates facing penalties were fined Rs171,000. Mardan Division echoed this stance with a penalty of Rs105,000, reinforcing the consistent application of consequences for violations. Similarly, Kohat Division and Bannu Division faced the impact of ECP’s enforcement, incurring fines of Rs115,000 and Rs30,000, respectively.
In the Dera Ismail Khan Division, candidates collectively faced a substantial fine of Rs150,000, highlighting the gravity of the detected violations in the region.
While,
(ECP) on Tuesday sought a report from the Chief Secretary and Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan regarding the Sibi blast.
The ECP spokesperson, in a statement, said that the Election Commission of Pakistan has taken notice of the blast that occurred during a political rally in the district of Sibi.
According to media reports, at least four people were killed, and five others were wounded in a bomb blast at a political party rally in Balochistan’s Sibi.
Earlier,
Four dead, five injured as blast rips through political rally in Sibi
At least four people lost their lives and five others suffered injuries after a bomb blast ripped through a political rally in Balochistan’s Sibi on Tuesday evening.
According to police, the blast occurred during an election rally of a political party, where a bomb was planted in a motorcycle. Four people were killed and five others wounded after the blast. Three severely injured people were shifted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
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Medical Superintendent of Teaching Hospital, Dr Babar Shahid, confirmed that four people lost their lives in the blast while five others suffered injuries.
ECP takes notice
On the other hand, the Election Commission of Pakistan took notice of the blast during the political rally in Quetta. The Election Commission sought reports from the chief secretary and the IG Balochistan.
Emergency has been declared in all hospitals of Quetta, including CMH. Doctors and staff have been instructed to remain on duty.
Police have reached the scene to gather evidence, and checkpoints have been set up in the affected area.
