ECP launches complaint cell for by-polls

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday launched its complaint cell for the by-election under way in 35 constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies. 

Voters can register their complaints about any irregularities in the polling process on 051-9217133 or they can fax on 051-9217132 and 051-9217134.

According to the ECP, there will be two shifts working in the complaint cell.

The electoral board said, so far they have received three complaints from Islamabad, 12 from Punjab and two from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

The ECP added, there have been no complaints from Sindh and Balochistan.

Further, the ECP said, all complaints are of ordinary nature and that the returning officers have been made aware of them.

More than 300 candidates, including some political bigwigs, are in the running for the by-polls under way across the country. 

Over five million registered voters — about 2.3 million women and almost 2.7 million men — will exercise their right to vote. It is noteworthy that the overseas Pakistanis will be voting for the first time in the by-polls.

Seats up for grabs comprise 11 from National Assembly, 11 from Punjab Assembly, nine from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and two each from Sindh and Balochistan.