In a major development, the federal government has approved a landmark amendment in the election code of conduct allowing ministers and parliamentarians to run poll campaigns of candidates, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday, quoting its sources.
The federal cabinet extended its nod to the ordinance framed to bring the desired changes in the code of conduct through a summary circulation.
According to the sources, the reason for amendment in the code of conduct also cites reservations of all the political parties.
After federal cabinet’s approval, the ordinance has been forwarded to the Aiwan-i-Sadr, the sources said, adding the ordinance will enforced after getting the nod of President Dr Arif Alvi.
Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) used to reprimand and slap fines on lawmakers for violating the code of conduct.
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Reporter Awais Kiani