ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s borders with Afghanistan at Chaman and Kharlachi will remain closed for two days because of the general elections taking place on July 25.
It was reported that the Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said, “The crossing points on Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman and Kharlachi will remain closed on July 24-25 2018, coinciding with the general election in Pakistan.”
“Torkham will, however, remain open for normal traffic,” the spokesman added.
It had been reported that the Election Commission of Pakistan has asked Pakistan Army and the Rangers for assistance on the election day to ensure the smooth conduct of polls, especially at sensitive polling stations.
“At least 350,000 armed forces personnel will be deployed across different election areas on July 25.”
Besides, police personnel will also be deployed inside and outside polling stations to ensure implementation of the ECP’s code of conduct.
Troops will only aid in holding peaceful polls, he informed the Senate’s interior committee while citing that nearly 20,000 polling stations have been declared sensitive in a meeting of National Counter Terrorism Authority.
