ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced February 8 (Thursday) as a public holiday, aiming to provide voters the opportunity to cast their votes conveniently.

An ECP spokesperson said in a statement that the dec­lared holiday, referencing sections (4) and 8 of the Elec­tions Act 2017, is granted to empower voters in exercising their right to franchise freely and conveniently.

Published in Dawn, February 2nd, 2024