On Thursday, Ijaz Anwar Chohan officially assumed his role as the Provincial Election Commissioner for Punjab, with a warm welcome from Punjab Joint Provincial Election Commissioner Sain Bakhsh Channar.
Chohan conducted an introductory meeting with the officers stationed at the Provincial Election Commissioner’s office in Punjab.
During the meeting, Abdul Hameed, the Director (Elections), provided a comprehensive overview of the preparations underway for the upcoming general elections in 2024.
Addressing the officers, Chohan emphasized the importance of diligent work, honesty, and integrity in carrying out their responsibilities. He urged them to maintain close communication with field officers to ensure the successful completion of preparations for all stages of the electoral process.
Chohan made it clear that any negligence in conducting free, fair, and transparent elections would not be tolerated. He stressed the need for officers to work collaboratively as a strong team to effectively fulfill this significant national responsibility.
Nawaz Sharif Outlines Prosperity Vision In PML-N Rally For 2024 Election
Meanwhile, in a brief but impactful address at an election rally, Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the PML-N and former prime minister, asserted that if he had not been ousted from office by a five-judge Supreme Court bench in 2017, the nation would have experienced widespread prosperity and employment.
Speaking at a sizable gathering in Hafizabad, Nawaz Sharif expressed the party’s commitment to rejuvenate Pakistan’s self-sufficiency. Notable party members, including Saira Afzal Tarar, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Maryam Nawaz, and Azam Nazeer Tarar, joined him at the inaugural rally for the 2024 election campaign.
Reflecting on his previous visits to Hafizabad, Nawaz Sharif emotionally recalled the memories associated with the region. He emphasized that his removal from office in 2017 was not just a personal setback but a disservice to the representation of 250 million people. He claimed that, had he remained in power, the cost of basic necessities would have been lower, inflation would not have been prevalent, and the currency exchange rate would have been more favorable.
