The process of re-polling is underway in the PB-50 constituency of Balochistan's Qila Abdullah, with voters set to cast their ballots till 5pm.
With strict security arrangements in place by police and Levies officials, authorities are aiming to ensure a peaceful electoral process despite the challenges posed by mobile and internet connectivity issues and a highly contested race between two prominent candidates.
The re-polling was ordered following concerns over irregularities in the previous general election of February 8. The re-polling pits Mirwais Khan of the Pashtunkhwa Mili Awami Party against ANP's Zamarak Khan Achakzai.
According to the district returning officer (DRO), a total of 125 polling stations have been established, with 74 of them identified as highly sensitive.
On March 18, the Supreme Court had ordered a re-poll in the constituency. A three-judge bench had set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan’s order for re-polling at only six polling stations of the constituency and ordered a fresh election as per the law.
The ECP’s decision was challenged by Zamarak Khan, pleading that the turnout at many polling stations in the constituency remained low during the February 8 general elections.
