*ISLAMABAD: In the wake of two separate terrorist attacks targetingelection-related activities ahead of the 25 polls, the National CounterTerrorism Authority (Nacta) on Saturday briefed the Election Commission ofPakistan (ECP) over security threats to political leaders and electioncandidates. *
Speaking to media after the briefing, Nacta national coordinator Dr SalmanKhan asserted there is no serious threat to the 2018 general elections andreiterated the polls will be held on the scheduled date of July 25.
He said the Nacta would go all out to ensure peaceful elections across thecountry.
A day earlier, the Commission summoned Nacta national coordinator to appearbefore it to give a detailed briefing over security threats being faced byelectoral candidates.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan stronglycondemned the terrorist attacks in Balochistan and KP. He issued directivesto the caretaker governments to ensure security of candidates and apeaceful and favourable atmosphere for elections.
At least 132 people were killed and 180 injured in two separate terroristsattacks during election-related activities in Balochistan and KP on Friday.
Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) candidate Nawabzada Siraj Raisani was among180 people killed in a suicide attack on an election rally in the Mastungarea. Around 150 people were injured in the tragic incident.
Separately, a bomb targeted the convoy of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA)candidate Akram Khan Durrani in a Bannu this morning. He, however, escapedunhurt while four people were killed and 14 others injured in attack.