Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi has assured that the government has made arrangements to ensure the security and integrity of the process providing security to polling stations.

Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Solangi said a three-tier security system would be in place, starting with the police taking main responsibility, followed by civil forces, and then then the army.

“We have more than ample resources available to ensure peaceful free and fair elections on Thursday, February 8,” he said.

The minister acknowledged the speculations of elections being cancelled owing to weather and security concerns, as well as “Iran-Pakistan skirmishes”.

“The caretaker government has been consistent from day one about elections taking place,” Solangi added.