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Arrangements for JI referendum finalised

SAHIWAL: As many as, 11 zones have been established, where 1,500 ballot boxes will be placed for voting in Jamaat sponsored referendum on CTBT.

Stating this, commissoner Awami referendum on CTBT, district Sahiwal, Shahid Hameed told newsmen that all the arrangements for the referendum has been finalised. He said around one lakh and 60 thousand ballot papers have been prepared.

He said polling for referendum will be held from March 17 to 23 for which ballot boxes will be kept at the general bus stand, DHO hospital and bazaars.

He said all the religio-political parties including PML, PPP, SSP, JUI, Jamaat Ahle Sunnat etc. have assured their full support for the referendum.ÑPPI