Islamabad, 03 November, 2020: The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan was held on Tuesday at Parliament House to discuss the various aspects of the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan on 15th November, 2020. Chaired by Senator Professor Sajid Mir; the meeting was attended by Senator Najma Hameed, Senator Lt. Gen (R) SalahuddinTirmizi, Senator Liaqat Khan Tarakai, Senator Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi and senior officers from Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Council. The Committee was informed that security arrangements for 745000 voters and are in full swing and that special measures are being taken to deal with the COVID 19 threat in wake of rising cases.  On directions of CEC GB, DCs/DMS can impose section on unauthorized public gatherings/rallies/celebration rallies. Raising of controversial slogans and unlawful use of loudspeakers and aerial firing fall under this ambit as well.  DCs/DROs and SSPs shall ensure compliance to code of conduct issued by Chief Election Commissioner. Regarding logistics in snowbound areas, the Committee was informed that measures are being taken to ensure smooth transportation of election materials, poling staff and ROs to far-flung areas. Helicopter will be requisitioned from the Army for arrangements … Continue reading Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan held today