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KARACHI: Acting on the complaints of rigging in several constituencies in Karachi, the Election Commission of Pakistan has sought all records  from DRO, RO, DPOs  pertaining to rigging in Karachi elections,  DawnNews reported.

The commission took the step to conduct a thorough review and decide accordingly.

Moreover re-polling in Karachi's NA-250 to take place between 7-10 days.

Caretaker PM urges restraint

In related news Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso issued a statement on Monday according to which the role and efforts made by all the organs of the state and national institutions including the Federal and Provincial authorities was appreciated for holding the country's historical general elections in smooth and orderly manner.

The Prime Minister said that complaints of rigging in elections and grievances, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Election Commission of Pakistan for appropriate action and redressal.

Statements by any political groups or parties which provoke violence or foment anti federation feelings are highly detrimental to our national integrity, especially at this critical juncture of our history, said the Prime Minister.

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