NewsElection Commission of Pakistan issues code of conduct
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued the final code of conduct for the upcoming general elections, Geo News reported. The 46-point code of conduct has been drafted after consultations and consensus with various political parties.
The code of conduct states that the president, governors, ministers and members of the caretaker government cannot tour the election constituencies. The code further states that women cannot be barred from taking part in the election process and casting their vote.
Furthermore, campaigning cannot be done within 400 yards of polling stations, while canvassing has been disallowed within 100 feet of polling stations. No polling camps are allowed to be made outside a polling station.
The code also states that posters, banners and hoardings are to be made according to a specific size dimensions and it is the responsibility of the district administration and district returning officer that this code of conduct is followed.
A ban has been placed on the display of weapons and firing on the day of polling and the day after, while the use of loudspeakers has also been disallowed, except at election meetings.
The political parties and candidates have also been specifically asked not to exert any pressure on the media.
Those candidates that do not comply with the code of conduct set by the Election Commission will be disqualified and declared ineligible to contest elections.
Courtesy www.geo.tv