All the stories regarding disallowance of int’l observers are based on hearsay & assumptions & should not be relied upon: ECP Spokesperson Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Fatima

ISLAMABAD, July 06 (SABAH): Spokesperson of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Fatima has said that ECP, traditionally and as per its mandate, has always welcomed both national and international observers to observe the process of elections, to ensure electoral transparency.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Fatimasaid that the organisation has worked dedicatedly on framing a comprehensive code of conduct for international observers this year and will be looking forward to all observation missions for upcoming General Elections. As per SOPs, the invitations for international observers will be commenced by mid of August 2023. ECP shall float international invites through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) (u/s 238 of the Elections Act 2017); once the date of the General Elections is announced.

She said that all the stories regarding the disallowance of international observers are based on hearsay and assumptions and should not be relied upon. For any queries, contact the coordinator/focal person of Election Commission of Pakistan.