Pakistan welcomes international election observers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday said the country will welcome international observers to monitor the July 25 general election.
The ECP directed all relevant institutions to process international observers’ visa requests without delay.
“In consultation with all institutions, the duration of visas for foreign election observers will be limited from four to six weeks,” the commission said.
They will be able to monitor the election process, the counting of votes at polling stations and the consolidation of results, it added. The preparation of a code of conduct for foreign observers is in the final stages, the ECP said.