Pakistan fully committed to foster inclusive democratic process: Foreign Office

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The Foreign Office has said that Pakistan is “fully committed to foster an inclusive democratic process, uphold the rule of law and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed in its law and Constitution”.

Responding to remarks made by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the upcoming general elections, FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said security plans have been finalised to hold the elections on Thursday as per the country’s electoral laws.

“Our judicial system provides for fair trial and due process. Domestic legal remedies are available in case of any complaints in the electoral process,” the statement added.

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