POLITICS & POLICY MAKING

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set up comprehensive control rooms at provincial, divisional, and district levels. This initiative aims to ensure a transparent and efficient electoral process.
According to the spokesperson for the Election Commission of Sindh, all control rooms will be operational 24 hours prior to the election and will remain active until all polling station results are finalized. This proactive measure reflects the ECP's commitment to monitor the electoral process closely and address any issues that may arise.
The districts participating in the by-elections include Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qamber, Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Nowshahroferoz, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Malir, Korangi Karachi, Karachi West, Karachi South, Karachi Central, and Karachi Kemari. These areas will be filling vacant local government seats.
The control rooms have been categorized into three levels of monitoring:
Provincial Monitoring Control Room: Located in the office of the provincial election commissioner, this room will oversee the entire electoral process at the provincial level.
Regional Monitoring Control Room: Supervised by regional election commissioners, this room will monitor the election activities at the divisional level to ensure compliance with the ECP's regulations.
District-Level Control Rooms: These rooms will be responsible for monitoring the election process at the district level, handling complaints, and facilitating swift resolutions. They will operate under the supervision of the District Returning Officer.
The establishment of these control rooms is part of the ECP's strategy to enhance the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that all voters can participate freely and fairly. The commission encourages citizens to report any irregularities or concerns they may encounter on election day, ensuring a transparent and accountable electoral environment.