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Hamid satisfied with security situation during polling
By Khalid Amin

ISLAMABAD—Caretaker Interior Minister Lt General retired Hamid Nawaz on Tuesday underlined that holding of peaceful elections depicted the fulfilment of the Government’s promise for the continuation of democracy in the country.
He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Indonesian Media on Tuesday.
He briefed the delegation regarding the steps taken by Provincial Governments along with Law Enforcement Agencies for smooth conduction of elections in the country.
Overall, polling was conducted in a peaceful manner, he maintained. The delegation lauded Caretaker Interior Minister for holding peaceful and transparent polls in the country.
They appreciated the arrangements made at the polling stations for the people to cast their votes. Earlier the delegation highly-acclaimed the steps taken by Pakistan in the war against terror adding that both Pakistan and Indonesia will continue cooperation in various fields of bilateral interests. Agencies add, Minister said that Pakistan being the front-line state in the war against terrorism is committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. “We are committed to eliminating terrorism from this land of ours forever.”
He said the country’s role in the war against terror is also acknowledged by the United Nations and USA.
Hamid said the Caretaker government has held free, fair and transparent elections in the country and took all necessary measures for peaceful polling.
He said the whole polling process was peaceful for which law enforcement agencies deserve appreciation.
Earlier, the delegation appreciated the role of Pakistan in war against terror and expressed hope that cooperation between the two country would further be strengthened.

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