Army Chief urges citizens to cast votes without fear

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has called on voters to go to polling centers and exercise their voting rights without fear.

He cast his vote at Adamjee Cantonment College in the capital on Thursday (February 12) at around 10:30 am. 

After voting, the Army Chief made the appeal while speaking to journalists present at the venue.

He said that a favorable environment for voting is prevailing.

“I would respectfully request all voters to come out of your homes without fear, go to the polling stations, and cast your votes,” he said.

He further added, “Today is a very important day in the life of the nation. We hope, Inshallah, that we will be able to complete a free and fair election.”

Highlighting the role of the media, the Army Chief said, “Those who are unable to vote—especially members of the media—you are carrying out a very important responsibility. You are presenting the overall situation of the country to the people. This reassures the public and encourages them to go out and vote.”