ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday closed its borders with Iran and Afghanistan to ensure security as the nation goes to polls today. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “To ensure full security during the general elections to be held in Pakistan on 8 Feb 2024, border crossings with Afghanistan and Iran, would remain closed both for cargo and pedestrians. Normal operations would resume on 9 February 2024.”
Separately, the Foreign OFFICE said Pakistan was fully committed to foster an inclusive democratic process, uphold the rule of law and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed in its law and constitution.
Responding to the remarks made by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the upcoming general elections in Pakistan, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, said security plans had been finalized to hold the elections as per the electoral laws of Pakistan. “Our judicial system provides for fair trial and due process. Domestic legal remedies are available in case of any complaints in the electoral process,” she added.
