The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja assured the public that there will be no communication and internet services outage on the polling day, February 8 2024.
After a comprehensive security meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the CEC dismissed any proposal for an internet shutdown, emphasizing the readiness and control of the security situation.
In light of recent terrorist attacks, the ECP expressed determination to conduct timely and peaceful elections, deploying law enforcers and army personnel. The Election Management System (EMS) will function offline in case of any internet disruption, ensuring the smooth conduct of polls.
