ISLAMABAD – A mission of European Union (EU) comprising around 100observers would monitor the upcoming general election scheduled to be heldon July 25.
The mandate of the EU EOM is to observe all aspects of the electoralprocess and assess the extent to which the elections are in compliance withthe laws of Pakistan, as well as with international and regionalcommitments for democratic elections to which Pakistan is a signatory.
The mission had received accreditation for its long-term observers,allowing for their deployment in the coming days,” said a statement here onMonday.
According to the EU EOM had been operational in Islamabad since June 24. Itwas deployed after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) welcomed thepresence of an observation mission for the general elections.
Soon after the election day, the mission will issue a preliminarystatement. The mission will stay in Pakistan until September to compile acomprehensive final report including recommendations for future electoralprocesses will be published approximately two months later.
The main objectives of EU Election Observation are to support thedemocratic process in partner countries, enhance public confidence in theelectoral process, and strengthen respect for human rights and rule of law.- APP