ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has expressed satisfaction over reports by three committees on electronic voting machines (EVMs) and overseas voting.
It has decided to ensure completion of a request forproposal and tendering process for EVMs procurement for a pilot project. Further legislation has been proposed with regards to EVMs and i-voting for overseas Pakistanis, whereas expenses on EVMs are estimated to be Rs258 billion involving various stages of purchase.
During a meeting Thursday, three committees formed on electronic voting machines and overseas voting submitted their reports to the election commission. The ECP secretary gave a briefing on a roadmap and plan of action at all stages of the project.
The meeting said this process should be completed keeping in view the quality, secrecy and security. In this regard, the ECP also decided to start a process of consultations with all stakeholders and political parties to take them into confidence. Pilot testing of more machines will also be done. Regarding overseas voting, the committee submitted four proposals to the EC with a need for further legislation. These proposals were; internet voting, postal voting, online voting in embassy and electronic postal ballot voting. Another proposal was for a separate electoral college and reserved seats for overseas Pakistanis. The ECP was informed it would cost Rs258 billion.
Kasuri urged authorities of Pakistan and China to pull their resources to defeat forces seeking to disrupt the...
IHC said that several people had not returned the cipher copies they had, and asked if it meant it was right for the...
Gilani gave floor to Leader of Opposition Syed Shibli Faraz, who insisted that with unity they could take country...
Match witnessed intense action and dramatic twists, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final ball
Apex court bench was reconstituted after Justice Yahya Afridi recused himself from hearing the case earlier this month
ECP issued a notification in this connection pursuant to orders passed by LHC