As the anticipation for the general elections in 2024 builds, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled its comprehensive plan, detailing the establishment of 92,353 polling stations nationwide.
Among these, 31,666 polling stations have been identified as sensitive, while an additional 20,606 are classified as highly sensitive.
In adherence to the ECP’s scheme, the highest number of polling stations, 52,412, will be set up in the Punjab province. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will see the establishment of 15,737 polling stations, with 4,831 designated as normal, 6,180 as sensitive, and 4,726 as highly sensitive.
In Sindh, a total of 19,096 polling stations are planned, with 4,718 considered free from threats to law and order, 6,576 labeled as sensitive, and 7,802 categorized as highly sensitive.
Balochistan, the largest and least populated province in terms of area, is slated to have 5,067 polling stations. Strikingly, only 961 of these are categorized as normal, while 2,068 are labeled sensitive, and 2,038 have been declared highly sensitive.
This meticulous distribution of polling stations reflects the Election Commission's commitment to ensuring a secure and organized electoral process. The sensitivity classifications aim to address potential challenges and uphold the integrity of the upcoming elections, fostering an environment conducive to fair and transparent democratic practices. As the electoral landscape takes shape, the nation eagerly awaits the democratic exercise that will shape its political future on February 8.
