ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan has warned Prime MinisterImran Khan from not visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s capital in wake of theupcoming local government elections.
Reports in local media said the Regional Election Commissioner of Peshawarserved a notice to the premier for violating the election code of conduct.
The notice dated December 8 reads that the Election Commission of Pakistanhas imposed a restriction on visiting the area of any local council andannouncing a scheme for the region during the elections.
As Local body polls are being conducted on December 19 in Peshawar, theexpected visit of the premier will be considered as a violation of the codeof conduct, the ECP notice cited.
The notice advised Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is set to launch theMicro Health Insurance Programme in Peshawar, as the president, primeminister, and governors cannot visit the area after the announcement of theelection schedule.
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ECP also warned Khan of legal action in case of any violation of its codeof conduct under Sections 233 and 234 of the Election Act of Pakistan.
Meanwhile, PM Office said the premier is set to launch the Micro HealthInsurance Programme during his day-long visit to Peshawar today.
