Karachi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shaad Ibn Masih made a visit to the office of the city’s district returning office and reviewed security arrangements for the delivery of polling material.

During the visit, the official briefed elections officials regarding the security of the polling equipment.

He directed the officers to “fully cooperate with the polling staff in the delivery of polling materials and provide full proof security to them”.

Polling staff carry ballot boxed and stationery materials collected from a distribution centre for the general election in Karachi, Pakistan on February 7, 2024 — <em>Reuters</em>
Polling staff carry ballot boxed and stationery materials collected from a distribution centre for the general election in Karachi, Pakistan on February 7, 2024 — Reuters

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