ECP halts result of PB-21, orders recount
- By Web Desk -
- Feb 11, 2024
In a significant turn of events, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) put a pause on the electoral results and mandated a recount of the votes in the PB-21 constituency, ARY News reported.
The decision comes in response to the joint request for a recount by the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and the National Party, highlighting the intensity and importance of the electoral contest in the region.
The Election Commission, in its commitment to transparency and fairness, has accepted the plea for a recount, emphasizing the significance of ensuring the accuracy of the election results.
It is pertinent to mention here that during the initial results from PB-21, the candidate of Balochistan National Party (BAP) Muhammad Saleh Bhutani emerged as successful, securing the victory over his opponents with 30,910 votes.
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