ISLAMABAD: A statement issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that local administrations are bound to provide security to electoral candidates and their public rallies.
The statement came after a high-level meeting between security officials, ECP and representatives of the interior ministry, communications ministry and the law and justice ministry.
Local authorities concerned will also be responsible for the provision of security to candidates who fail to inform of their planned public rallies ahead of time.
Moreover, all four chief secretaries also joined the meeting via video link.
