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Fawad lauds ECP decision to form committees on EVMs, expats vote
ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday appreciated Election Commission’s decision to form a technical committees on electronic voting machines and expatriates’ vote. In a tweet, he said that the decisions of Parliament precede all institutions. The minister said that the role of the chairman and members of the… Continue reading Fawad lauds ECP decision to form committees on EVMs, expats vote
Next elections to be held through EVMs: Sheikh Rashid
RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said that the next general elections would be held through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He expressed these views while addressing participants of the inauguration ceremony of multi-purpose Hall at Government Associate College for Women, Satellite Town. The minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan… Continue reading Next elections to be held through EVMs: Sheikh Rashid
Govt working to reduce inflation: Usman Dar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Tuesday said the government was making all out efforts to reduce inflation. Talking to a private news channel, he said inflation had become a global challenge due to COVID-19 because it had fluctuated big economic powers of the world.… Continue reading Govt working to reduce inflation: Usman Dar
Pakistanis in China hail introduction of Electronic Voting Machine
BEIJING, Nov 28 (APP):Pakistani living in China have highly appreciated the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) by the present government to bring transparency in elections and grant of the right to vote to the overseas Pakistanis. “I personally think that the introduction of EVMs is a great initiative by the PTI government for overseas… Continue reading Pakistanis in China hail introduction of Electronic Voting Machine
Next elections to be held through EVMs at all cost: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday reiterated the government’s resolve for holding the next general election through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at all cost. Addressing the media persons about decisions taken in the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said a ministerial committee had… Continue reading Next elections to be held through EVMs at all cost: Fawad
EVM dire need to ensure free, fair, transparent elections: Senator Fawzia
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Senator Fawzia Arshad on Thursday said that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was dire need to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the country. “EVMs dire need in Pakistan while keeping in-view “previous elections conducted in Pakistan for decades,” she told APP Thursday. She said every election was labeled infested and… Continue reading EVM dire need to ensure free, fair, transparent elections: Senator Fawzia
EVMs bill, a move to ensure free & fair democracy: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday categorically said that the government’s upcoming bill on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was “not for vested interests, but a step towards a free and fair next general election”. He said the beneficiaries of the corrupt system would however oppose the electoral reforms… Continue reading EVMs bill, a move to ensure free & fair democracy: PM
PTI believes in free, fair elections in country: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government believed in free, fair and transparent election and promoting technology based Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) to end rigging. Talking to a private television channel, he said the oppositions parties without knowing about EVMs were giving… Continue reading PTI believes in free, fair elections in country: Shibli Faraz
Fawad terms opposition leaders ‘mental dwarfs’
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday termed opposition leaders ‘mental dwarfs’ lacking ability to think beyond their personal interests. Addressing a news conference, he said the opposition leaders were adroit in prolonging cases by seeking frequent adjournments in their corruption cases. They were insular persons and one could… Continue reading Fawad terms opposition leaders ‘mental dwarfs’
‘Non serious’ opposition has no interest in electoral reforms : Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Husain Tuesday said the government was committed to introduce Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next general elections to ensure free, fair and transparent polls, but the opposition showed no interest in carrying electoral reforms due to their vested interests. “If free and fair… Continue reading ‘Non serious’ opposition has no interest in electoral reforms : Fawad
Govt advocating for EVMs to bring transparency, avoid unnecessary controversy in future elections: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs Monday discussed the various features of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in detail and possibility of its use during the next general elections. The meeting chaired by Senator Taj Haider commenced with briefing from Ministry of Science and technology regarding EVMs. Detailed multimedia step by step… Continue reading Govt advocating for EVMs to bring transparency, avoid unnecessary controversy in future elections: Shibli
EVMs best source of transparency in elections: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were the best tools of ensuring transparency and fairness in elections process. In an interview, the minister said that all the work on technology has been completed and if there was consensus between the government and… Continue reading EVMs best source of transparency in elections: Fawad
EVMs, I-Voting introduction revolutionary steps towards transparent elections: Fawad, Awan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan Monday said the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and I-voting were revolutionary steps of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government as use of technology was essential for bringing transparency in the… Continue reading EVMs, I-Voting introduction revolutionary steps towards transparent elections: Fawad, Awan
No institution except Parliament can do legislation: Babar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr Babar Awan Wednesday rejected the opposition’s demand of holding All Parties Conference (APC) on the electoral reforms, saying the Parliament was the only forum that could decide about any legislation. “No APC can do legislation,” he said while participating in the federal… Continue reading No institution except Parliament can do legislation: Babar
Modern technology inevitable for transparency in elections: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday said that the use of modern technology is a need of the hour to ensure transparency in the elections. Talking to a delegation of Insaf Lawyers Forum, he said Rawalpindi, Multan and Punjab Bar Councils have already expressed their desire to hold their… Continue reading Modern technology inevitable for transparency in elections: Fawad
Fawad invites opposition yet again to discuss election reforms
LAHORE, Jun 05 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday the opposition had an important role in a democratic dispensation and PPP, PML-N should support the government in passage of election and judicial reforms initiatives. Talking to the media here at the launch of a clothing brand in Gulberg, he said… Continue reading Fawad invites opposition yet again to discuss election reforms
Modern technology to ensure transparency in elections: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said modern technology would play key role to ensure transparency in elections. Talking to a delegation of High Court Bar Association Islamabad and District Bar Association Islamabad, he apprised them about the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the elections.… Continue reading Modern technology to ensure transparency in elections: Fawad
Federal Cabinet okays to hold Cantt Board elections: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday decided to hold local government elections in cantonment areas across the country. The Ministry of Defence was directed to finalize the arrangements in that regard, so date for the Cantonment Board elections could be announced, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said while briefing… Continue reading Federal Cabinet okays to hold Cantt Board elections: Fawad
Electronic voting to ensure fair elections, end allegations of rigging
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP): The incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is committed to ensure electoral reforms in the country to strengthen democracy and put an end to the bickering and allegations of rigging after elections that not only mars the entire process but also undermines national development. For the same purpose, the government introduced… Continue reading Electronic voting to ensure fair elections, end allegations of rigging
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