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In Islamabad, the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Omar Hamid Khan, has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expedite the visa process for international observers invited to monitor the upcoming elections, ensuring their prompt arrival in Pakistan. Omar Hamid Khan presided over an Inter-Ministerial meeting at the Election Commission Secretariat in Islamabad to evaluate arrangements for the upcoming General Elections and the invitation extended to international observers.
The Election Commission Secretary emphasized the commission’s open-door policy, where invitations have been extended to international observers from around the world to oversee Pakistan’s elections. He directed the Ministry of Interior and other relevant organizations to guarantee the safety of international observers and resolve all security-related matters within a two-week timeframe.
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The Federal Board of Revenue was assigned the task of exempting international observers, including media representatives, from customs duties for their equipment and essentials, while offering necessary assistance. An Action Committee was established to oversee these initiatives and provide progress reports every 15 days.
Senior officers from various government departments, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Federal Board of Revenue, and officials from the provinces, participated in the meeting as well. Joint Election Commissioners from the four provinces, designated as focal points for the observers, were also part of the meeting.
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