• Chief secretary submits reply on directives for providing level playing field to PTI
• Says all candidates were able to file nomination papers without any hindrance
The Chief Secretary of Punjab has assured the Supreme Court of the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in conducting free and fair elections on February 8. The Chief Secretary’s reply, in response to the court’s order, stated that all instructions from the ECP and Punjab election commissioner had been implemented. The government prepared district-wise handbooks, directed returning officers to provide a level playing field, ensured a non-arbitrary scrutiny process for candidates, and established control rooms for monitoring and redressal of grievances.
