Pakistan’s ANF arrests 10 suspects in drug smuggling operations
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) of Pakistan arrested 10 individuals involved in drug smuggling in operations across the country, said a statement.
Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar formed a high-level committee to ensure the smooth conducting of the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for early February, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The seven-member committee, consisting of federal ministers and senior provincial officials, will implement directions of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding the smooth and orderly conducting of general elections, according to a notification from the office on Thursday.
The committee would oversee the security arrangements for the elections, and resolve matters regarding administrative arrangements, said the notification, Xinhua news agency reported.
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The high-level committee would also issue directions for urgent requirements of additional security where law and order situation requires.
According to the ECP, Febeuary 8 is the official date for general elections in the South Asian country.
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