Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja said on Thursday that general elections would be held on February 8, 2024 \u2013 the date announced earlier for the democratic exercise. In a message on National Voters Day, Raja said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was cognizant of the constitutional and legal responsibilities, adding that they were ready to organising free, fair and peaceful polls in the country. \u201cI assure you that complete protection would be provided to you during the election so that you can exercise your right to vote with full secrecy and transparency,\u201d he said and added that it was not only their right but also a duty. Raja added that the ECP is set to announce the election schedule in the next few days besides also notifying the district returning officers (DROs), returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs). Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar yesterday reaffirmed the Election Commission\u2019s effective functioning, emphasizing the government\u2019s commitment to conducting elections in a free, fair, and transparent manner. In an interview, he clarified that the caretaker government remains impartial amid statements and allegations exchanged by political parties. He highlighted that election results will determine the party\u2019s popularity among the masses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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