Summary ECP directed provincial governments to ensure the smooth functioning with regard to sanitation
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday suspended heads of Local Bodies across Pakistan to ensure free, fair and transparent general election.
According to a notification issued by the Commission, the heads of Local Bodies across Pakistan will remain suspended till July 25.
The ECP has also suspended heads of cantonment boards during this period.
The Commission in light of Article 218(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 along with section 4 and 8 (c) of the Election Act, 2017 may take all necessary steps to prevent any action on the part of the local government institutions amounting to influence the results of upcoming polls by depriving candidates from having level playing field.
Meanwhile, the ECP also directed to provincial governments to ensure the smooth functioning with regard to sanitation and cleanliness during the period of suspension.
