UN CHIEF URGES STRONG, PEACEFUL VOTER TURNOUT FOR UPCOMING PAKISTAN ELECTIONS

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UN CHIEF URGES STRONG, PEACEFUL VOTER TURNOUT FOR UPCOMING PAKISTAN
ELECTIONSNew York, May 9 2013 2:00PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon is
urging all eligible Pakistanis to peacefully take part in the
country's upcoming elections while also expressing concern about the
recent wave of violence and attacks aimed at disrupting preparations
for the 11 May polls.

"The Secretary-General wishes every success to the Government and
people of Pakistan for the national and provincial elections in
Pakistan," his Spokesperson said in a
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6807">statement today
issued from New York.

Mr. Ban "hopes that all eligible Pakistanis peacefully take part,
regardless of their religious affiliation, ethnic background, or
gender and carry out their civic duty on this important day," he
added.

These polls will mark the first time that a civilian Government has
completed a full five-year term and handed over to an elected
successor since Pakistan was created in 1947.

Noting that he has been following preparations for the upcoming votes,
Mr. Ban "commends the efforts of the Government, the Election
Commission of Pakistan, political parties, civil society and religious
leaders to encourage voter turnout, particularly amongst women,"
according to the statement.

More than 86 million Pakistanis are reportedly registered to vote.
They will be selecting from among 5,000 candidates for the National
Assembly and nearly 11,700 vying for the Provincial Assembly.

In today's statement, the Spokesperson noted Mr. Ban's "concern" about
the series of attacks in the run-up to the elections targeting
politicians, political rallies, and election offices.

More than 100 people have reportedly been killed during this latest
cycle of political violence, according to media reports. The UN chief
conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of all the victims.

Mr. Ban "acknowledges the efforts being made by the Government of
Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of candidates, party
workers, election officials, observers and voters on the day of the
elections," the statement noted.May 9 2013 2:00PM
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