There has been no instruction from the govt so far to suspend mobile or internet service on the polling day: Murtaza Solangi

ISLAMABAD, Feb 05 (SABAH): Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has urged the people to judiciously exercise their democratic right to vote on Thursday.

Talking to a private news channel, Murtaza Solangi said when people vote, it shows their patriotism and their love for democratic continuity in the country.                                   

The Minister said there has been no instruction from the government so far to suspend mobile or internet service on the polling day.

He said if any law and order situation arises anywhere in the country on polling day, the local administration will take decision accordingly.

To a question about Kashmir, he said government and people of Pakistan will continue extending moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris.

Meanwhile Murtaza Solangi launched Media Helpline app at Press Information Department in Islamabad on Monday. The App is aimed at the facilitating the journalists during the general elections. It allows seamless registration and complaint resolution. 

In his remarks on the occasion, the Information Minister said the App will be available on any device through browser.

Murtaza Solangi said the caretaker government has assisted the Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) on the electoral process. He said according to the preamble of the constitution, this country will be run by elected representatives and we are heading in that direction. He said the general elections will take place after two days and the voters will elect their representatives.