ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday sought explanation from Secretary National Food Security and Secretary Information regarding Kisan Package.
Sources said that both the secretaries had been directed to submit all details related to code of conduct and Kisan Package to the ECP.
While talking to the media at ECP headquarter, Secretary ECP Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad said that an explanation had been sought from Secretary National Food Security regarding the recently announced Kisan Package and code of conduct.
He said that the Secretary Information has also been summoned for explanation of advertisements regarding the Kisan Package that are being portrayed in the media.
Secretary ECP ordered both secretaries to appear before ECP and convince the institution that the announcement was not a violation of the code of conduct.
PEMRA has also been directed to submit a report on media coverage of the local body elections. Secretary ECP further said that a notice has been taken of the complaints filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Jahangir Tareen.
