RAWALPINDI: The Chief Election Commissioner, Mr Justice Sajjad Ahmed Jan, has appealed to the people who have attained the age of 21 to get themselves registered as voters. In a broadcast over Radio Pakistan this evening [July 25] he said in a democratic society general elections are the most important political process in a nation`s life. The basic requirement was to complete and make up to date the electoral rolls, he said. ... [The CEC] particularly appealed to women to do their national duty by getting themselves registered as voters.

[Meanwhile, as reported by news agencies from Karachi,] a physical and socio-economic survey of sub-standard urban areas and irregular settlements in various parts of the city, will be carried out by two consultation firms.

... The areas selected for the physical survey include Baldia township, New Golimar and Janabad. ... The ... survey will include a residential plot sample survey to estimate total population, demographic composition, levels and types of economic activities, educational levels and other relevant data... . On the basis of these surveys the KMC intends to chalk out a ... plan for upgradation... .