Summary The Local Government elections in Balochistan will be held today (Saturday).
QUETTA (Dunya News) - All arrangements are in place to hold Local Governments elections in Balochistan smoothly today (Saturday).
There are 7190 seats in 32 districts of Balochistan out of which election will be held on 4168 seats today. It is pertinent to mention here that 2,507 candidates are already declared winners unopposed.
A total of 2,718 polling stations with 11,847 polling booths have been set up for 3.2 million voters to cast their votes.
Voting will start at 8am and will continue till 5pm without any break across the province. All security arrangements have been finalised for the polls.
Balochistan government has announced public holiday in the province on Saturday because of local bodies’ elections in the province.
The government has also imposed Section 144 and banned pillion riding in the entire province from 6th to 10th of this month to make the whole electoral process peaceful and smooth.
Six million ballot papers have been printed for this purpose.
At least 54,446 security personnel including FC, Police and Balochistan Constabulary have been deployed for security during LB Polls while Army would remain alert as Quick Response Force.
Pak Army helicopters will also be ready for any situation in sensitive areas.
