Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal said the commission’s responsibility was to ensure elections remained transparent. The Election Commission announced the decision after a high level meeting led by Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal. The meeting reviewed security reports from the AJK Home Department, law enforcement agencies, district administrations and concerns raised by political parties, candidates and other stakeholders. The report also mentioned increasing political tensions and security risks that could create problems for voters, polling staff and election officials. Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal said the commission’s responsibility was to ensure elections remained transparent, peaceful and free from pressure.