ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has expressed its satisfaction at the conclusion of a peaceful by-election for NA-120, Lahore on Sunday.
In a press statement issued here, ECP said that the entire electoral exercise would not have been possible without the assistance provided by various execution authorities. In this connection, Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers rose to the occasion; contribution of Punjab Police and other government officials is duly acknowledged as well, it said.
Tributes are also due to the presiding officers and other polling staff, the statement further read. The district returning officer, returning officer and their staff manifested professionalism and integrity throughout the entire exercise, ECP said, adding that the monitoring team of ECP remained alert.
The election watchdog also acknowledged the responsible role of the media.
