World News | Pakistan Court Bars Displays of Political Banners, Hoardings in Sindh Ahead of Polls
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In its order, the court asked the authorities to remove all billboards and hoardings and submit a compliance report on January 31.
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 18 (ANI): Ahead of the February 8 elections in Pakistan, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the removal of all political banners from the city, ARY News reported on Thursday.
In its order, Justice Nadeem Akhtar asked the authorities to remove all billboards and hoardings and submit a compliance report on January 31 in the court.
Also Read | COVID-19 in China: Chinese Lab Mapped SARS-CoV-2 Virus Weeks Before Official Information, Says Report.
As per ARY News, the high court also ordered to "Take action if concerned officer shows hesitance," It also observed, "If police officials found supporting them also register cases against them."
"What you are teaching to the new entrants in the city, is it the place of civilized people or a jungle," Justice Akhtar remarked, ARY News reported.
Also Read | Israel's Debt-to-GDP Ratio Increased by 1.6 Per Cent for 2023 Due to War in Gaza.
The court further commented," Avoid turning this city into a jungle, fulfill your responsibility".
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed political parties to ensure "mandatory" five per cent representation of women candidates on general seats, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.
In an order issued on Sunday, the ECP also directed the political parties to submit a list of male and female candidates for general seats within five days.
The electoral watchdog concluded the crucial phase of allotment of electoral symbols to registered political parties, Geo News reported.
Pakistan general elections will be held on February, 8. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)