Human rights group Amnesty International has written an open letter urging Pakistan authorities to guarantee uninterrupted internet access for everyone throughout the polling process, Dawn reported.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has deplored the acts of violence against political parties and candidates in Pakistan ahead of the general elections on February 8 and has urged the authorities to ensure "free and fair" elections..
Pakistan's Punjab Election Commissioner Ejaz Anwar Chohan has said that preparations related to general elections in the province are in the final stages, Dawn reported.
Pakistan's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has said that over 100 foreign observers are present in the country for the February 8 general elections, Dawn newspaper reported.
As the Pakistan People's Party braces itself for the upcoming general elections, party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari kicked off the electoral rally in Karachi on Monday.
"Since this Budget Session is the final session of the 17th Lok Sabha prior to the General Elections, I request that this House be adjourned to discuss the India-China border situation," Tewari said in his notice.
Indian stock indices kicked off a fresh week on a muted note. On Friday, it rose over 500 points after the central government as part of its Budget showed intent that it was aiming for fiscal consolidation even as the General elections are around the corner.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed the printing of 260 million ballot papers for all constituencies in the country ahead of the February 8 general elections, ARY News reported.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) alleging that a First Information Report (FIR) was not filed regarding an alleged "attack" on the party's NA-127 Lahore election headquarters, ARY News reported on Sunday.