The Election Commission of Pakistan has written a letter to Punjab’s caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi outlining a code of conduct for general elections.

The letter has been written by the ECP’s secretary and has told the caretaker government to refrain from doing anything to influence the elections in the province.

The ECP has also told the CM that members of the caretaker cabinet cannot be allowed to attend political events or be part of election campaigns. It says that any minister’s participation in political rallies is explicitly prohibited

The letter also outlines the need to ensure a level playing field for all political parties. It also says no relatives of any member of the caretaker government are allowed to contest the elections.

The letter also tells the CM to communicate the ECP’s instructions to his cabinet members and said the members of the government must perfom their duty in line with consitutional provisions.

It adds that strict action will be taken in case of any violation.