LUCKY MARWAT: The preparations for holding by-elections on PF 75-II, seat of provincial assembly of Lucky Marwat, have been completed, as the polling is due on today, Geo news reported.

As many as 21 competitors will contest in by-polls, which is scheduled to begin at 0800 hours and will continue till 0500 hours in the evening, Election Commission said.

The election material has been handed over to Presiding Officers, EC said revealing that a total of 21 competitors will contest on PF 75-II.

The number of total registered voters stands at 88,636 including 51,436 males and 37200 female voters while at least 69 polling stations have been set up for holding by-polls in Lucky Marwat, EC said.

Total 51 polling stations were declared most sensitive while 17 were sensitive whereas army battalions have been put on stand by which will come to assist police in case of emergency, EC added further.