ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (DNA):The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a 14-point code of
conduct for foreign observers in the upcoming general elections to be
held on July 25.
According to rules issued by the ECP, no person would be permitted to
observe election process unless he/she presents accreditation card
issued by ECP or its authorized officer.
Official are required to display their official identification badges
issued by ECP and must present it to election officials and other
security officials when requested.
Observers bound to respect sovereignty of Pakistan as well fundamental
rights and freedom of its people.
Observers required to maintain good behavior, respect others including
exhibiting sensitivity for culture and customs of the country and
shall observe the highest level of professional conduct throughout
their presence here.
Observers bound to adhere to the laws of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan and respect the authority of ECP.

Observers are required to follow instructions issued by the ECP and
state authorities including security officials and needed to maintain
respectful attitude towards them.

Political impartiality shall be maintained by observers at all costs
while observing the election process. They shall not exhibit any bias
or preference with regard to local authorities, political parties and
candidates as well as any issue related to the process of election,
said the code of conduct.

Observers shall not conduct or participate in any activity that may
generate an impression of favoring or opposing any political party or
a candidate.

Observers will have right to ask any question and to clear any query
but they will not obstruct directly or indirectly elections process.

Observers shall ensure that all their observations are impartial,
objective and depict highest standard of accuracy.

Individual observer shall not make personal comments about his
observation or conclusion on the election process to the media.

Observation organization or groups are required to ensure that only
their nominated persons give comment about the election process