ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Senator Faisal Javed Khan has said that general elections would be held on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Overseas Pakistanis would be able to vote via internet voting. In a statement, he said that “PTI kicks off its election campaign and Parliamentary Board to be formed soon”. He… Continue reading Elections to be held on EVM: Faisal Javed
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EVM – a way forward to flourishing democracy, empowering people
By Shumaila Noreen ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Technology driven innovations have played a significant role in rapidly transforming the democracies globally during the last few decades and reshaping the entire governance system. Pakistan’s adoption to a universally acknowledged way of conducting elections through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is another move towards flourishing democracy, empowering citizens and… Continue reading EVM – a way forward to flourishing democracy, empowering people
EVM – a way towards to flourish democracy, counter election frauds
By Shumaila Noreen ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):Over the decades, electoral history of the country had been plagued with the charges of rigging and electoral frauds. May be it is bogus voting, electoral engineering, pre-poll rigging or tempering by the election or the polling staff, objection surfaced after each election. Since, 1965 election of Ayub Khan… Continue reading EVM – a way towards to flourish democracy, counter election frauds
Next general elections will be held through EVM: Dr. Baber
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Babar Awan on Wednesday informed that next general elections would be conducted through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) under which more than 9 million overseas Pakistanis could also use right to vote. Talking to journalists, he said that the parliament has already enacted… Continue reading Next general elections will be held through EVM: Dr. Baber
‘Corrupt political parties’ can never support electoral reforms: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)’s reluctance to hold discussion on use of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the elections. “Bilawal Sahab was talking to reform the local government system, but why he is reluctant to consult… Continue reading ‘Corrupt political parties’ can never support electoral reforms: Farrukh
ECP has to select EVM through floating tenders initially; Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz Thursday said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will now select the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) through floating tenders. “Since the Electoral Reforms Bill has been signed today so now ECP has to select EVM through floating tenders after which different… Continue reading ECP has to select EVM through floating tenders initially; Shibli Faraz
EVM will end rigging, ensure fair elections: President
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday asked the opposing voices not to be afraid of a “simple” electronic voting machine (EVM) which he hoped would help in holding a fair election and bringing an end to the rigging. “People will have to trust it. It involves no advancement. It is too simple.… Continue reading EVM will end rigging, ensure fair elections: President
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
PTI govt closes doors of rigging forever by introducing EVM: Governor
HYDERABAD, Nov 20 (APP): Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Saturday said after passage of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) bill in the joint session of the parliament, doors of rigging in elections had been closed forever and future elections will be held in a transparent manner. He said this while addressing a programme organized at… Continue reading PTI govt closes doors of rigging forever by introducing EVM: Governor
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
PM launches automation of power of attorney process for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday launched a portal for overseas Pakistanis to enable them digitally apply and obtain their power of attorney which otherwise required them to travel to Pakistan. Addressing the launching ceremony, the prime minister said that earlier, around 75,000 expatriates had to travel to Pakistan for the purpose… Continue reading PM launches automation of power of attorney process for overseas Pakistanis
FM congratulates PTI, allies for historic legislation
In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said the approval for use of electronic voting machines for stopping rigging in elections and for legislation related to public welfare was a clear proof of complete confidence in Prime Minister. He felicitated overseas Pakistanis for getting the right to vote. “Overseas Pakistanis are our most… Continue reading FM congratulates PTI, allies for historic legislation
Passage of EVM, I-voting related bills shows allies’ confidence in PM: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said the parliamentarians of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and its allies had reposed full confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan by passing important bills including use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Internet-voting in the next general elections.… Continue reading Passage of EVM, I-voting related bills shows allies’ confidence in PM: Farrukh
Farrukh hopeful for smooth sailing of all govt bills
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said that the government enjoyed majority and all government bills would smoothly sail through the joint sitting of the Parliament. Talking to media persons in the Parliament, he said the government had no challenge as all reservations of the allied… Continue reading Farrukh hopeful for smooth sailing of all govt bills
Opposition to be defeated in Joint Session: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday said the Opposition would be defeated in today’s joint session of the Parliament. “We will surprise the opposition in today’s meeting,” he said while talking to media here. Legislation on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) will be completed in today’s joint… Continue reading Opposition to be defeated in Joint Session: Farrukh
PML-N always create false narrative ahead of Maryam Nawaz case: Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) always created a false narrative to mislead the nation ahead of its vice-president Maryam Nawaz’ hearing in Avenfield apartments reference. Speaking at the National Assembly, he said slogan-shouting has become the background sound for… Continue reading PML-N always create false narrative ahead of Maryam Nawaz case: Murad Saeed
Use of EVMs only way to stop rigging in elections: Mazari
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari on Wednesday said that use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was the only way to stop rigging in the elections. Speaking here at National Assembly, she said that incumbent government was committed to ensure electoral reforms in the country for fair, free and transparent… Continue reading Use of EVMs only way to stop rigging in elections: Mazari
Use of technology imperative to ensure accuracy, transparency in elections: Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Syed Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that use of technology was imperative to ensure accuracy, transparency in the elections and the use of EVM in election would help prevent rigging and eliminating mistrust over the polling as well as results compilation process. Addressing a press conference,… Continue reading Use of technology imperative to ensure accuracy, transparency in elections: Faraz
Parties blame election results over manual electoral system in past: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said the manual electoral system changed the election results in past and Electric Voting Machine (EVM) was the only solution. Talking to a private news channel he said, it was the responsibility of the Election Commission (EC) to conduct free and fair election… Continue reading Parties blame election results over manual electoral system in past: Shibli Faraz
Invalid observations over EVM reflect lack of seriousness to hold technology driven elections; Shibli
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz on Sunday said invalid observations raised over Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) without examining it thoroughly reflected lack of seriousness toward adopting technology for ensuring transparent elections. Addressing a press conference flanked with the Federal Minister… Continue reading Invalid observations over EVM reflect lack of seriousness to hold technology driven elections; Shibli
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