ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has introduced an active WhatsApp helpline, providing citizens with a platform to register their election-related complaints swiftly.

The WhatsApp number ‘0327 5050610’ aims to enhance accessibility and responsiveness in addressing concerns leading up to the general elections in 2024.

The ECP has already established Election Monitoring and Complaint Centre to address voters’ grievances pertaining to the general elections.

At this center, the public can contact and register their election-related grievances. Trained staff has been appointed at the center to ensure prompt resolution of these issues.

Apart from WhatsApp, the complaints can be submitted through email at complaints@ecp.gov.pk, or the dedicated helpline 111-327-000.

The control center also has social media and electronic media monitoring facility.

Complaints can also be sent through fax number 051-9204403.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan has established 90,675 polling stations for the upcoming general elections to be held on 8th of the next month.

According to the ECP, out of the total polling stations, 41, 403 are combined whereas 25,320 are for male and 23,952 for women voters.

The total number of polling stations in Punjab is 50,944, Sindh 19,006, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 15,697, and Balochistan 5,028.

Moreover, there will be a total of 2,76,398 polling booths, including 1,47,552 male and 1,28,846 female.