Separate polling stations for women demanded in Shangla

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Political leaders and local residents of Shangla have demanded separate polling station to be set up for females along with female only staff to be present for by-polls in PK-23 (Shangla I) constituency.

Previously, the results of Shangla had been termed as "void" because of less than ten percent women voter turnout. PTI's Shaukat Yousafzai was the winner as a result of the elections. As a result, ECP had reordered elections in the area.

It was further ascertained that the local leaders must not bar women from casting their votes.