The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the chief secretaries of four provinces and the chief commissioner of Islamabad to ensure foolproof security arrangements during the upcoming general elections.

The Election Commission has also directed district police officers (DPOs) to prepare security and contingency plans, which primarily cover pre-poll, polling day and post-poll activities, to hold the elections in a peaceful manner.

Additionally, the ECP has emphasised the importance of securing critical election infrastructure, including the offices of district returning officers (DROs), returning officers (ROs), and District Election Commissioners (DECs).

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