ZERO TOLERANCE TOWARDS THE DISPLAY OF ARMS, NO DECISION TO SUSPEND MOBILE SERVICES DURING ELECTION DAY SAYS MUHAMMAD AHMED SHAH. Karachi.Provincial Caretaker Minister for Information, Minorities Affairs, Social Protection, and President Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah said that zero tolerance will be shown towards the display of arms during the election and those displaying arms will be arrested. He said this during a press conference held at the Sindh Assembly Building on Tuesday. Muhammad Ahmed Shah expressed gratitude to the media for continuously providing coverage and keeping everyone informed about the current situation. Muhammad Ahmed Shah said that yesterday meetings were held with the commissioners and officials from all districts in Larkana, including all DCs and officials from all departments. Meetings were also held in Sukkur and Hyderabad, where discussions were held with DCs and election commissioners from nine districts. Shah said that they have individually inquired from each participant if they were under any pressure and urged them to report immediately if any political party exerted pressure. Clear instructions were given to ensure transparent elections. No one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands on Election Day. There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding the display of weapons. Those caught displaying weapons will be arrested, and FIRs will be lodged against them. Temporary polling stations are being set up in near riverine areas, and ballot papers have been delivered to district headquarters. Ballot papers will also be distributed in Karachi from tomorrow. Providing insights into the Apex Committee meeting, Shah highlighted the presence of high-ranking officials from all agencies, emphasizing the establishment of control rooms in each division's headquarters. He underscored the importance of the Information Department activating the Election Cell from tomorrow, ensuring that all news related to elections in Sindh is disseminated through this platform. Moreover, he assured the continuous presence of medical staff in the Hospitals across the Province and the completion of military deployments. Coordination between Police, Rangers, and the military has been prioritized, with strict directives issued for the complete protection of ballot papers upon their return. Sensing the significance of sensitive districts, Shah emphasized heightened vigilance in these areas. Expressing concerns over potential terrorist activities, asserting readiness to tackle any such incidents effectively. Intelligence operations have been completed in vulnerable areas. Pakistan's armed forces, government, and agencies are on same page, Shah stressed that vigilance would persist not only on Election Day but also in the post-election period. He urged all political leaders to focus on serving the underprivileged beyond mere success formulas. Notably, the Apex Committee did not deliberate on the suspension of mobile services, indicating no immediate concern regarding this matter.
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