The start of nationwide deployment of the Pakistan Army on the eve of elections
The armed forces of Pakistan have been deployed in different parts of the country since Tuesday to maintain order during the elections. |
According to the report of the international group of Fars news agency, the Pakistani army announced on Tuesday the deployment of armed forces throughout the country to maintain security during the elections.
According to news sources, the Pakistani army has announced the deployment of its forces in various states, including “Lahore” and “Punjab”. The deployment of the armed forces of Pakistan will continue tomorrow, Wednesday. It will be held on Thursday of this week.
The result of this election is the formation of a new government to lead this South Asian country in the next five years, which currently has an interim government and with It faces several challenges.
Pakistan is a parliamentary republic and voting is held to determine the seats of the federal legislative assembly, which is called the National Assembly, as well as for four provincial or state assemblies.
128 million Pakistanis out of the country’s 241 population are eligible to vote, all of whom are over 18 years old.
Voting boxes are usually opened from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (7:30 am to 3:30 Tehran time), but the voting deadline may be extended in exceptional circumstances.
In another development, General Asim Munir, the commander of the Pakistan Army, sent a firm message to India and said that any aggression or violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty will be met with a firm response by the armed forces.
Pakistan’s army chief accused India of targeting people inside Pakistan and escalating tensions between the two countries.
General Munir addressed the troops of this country on the Line of Control, emphasized the readiness of the Pakistan Army to deal with any threat.
Pakistan previously He had claimed that he had valid documents that agents affiliated with India are in contact with terrorist groups.
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