ECP delegation meets Brazilian envoy to learn about EVM, I-Voting

ECP delegation meets Brazilian envoy to learn about EVM,I-Voting

ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):A high level delegation headed by Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday met Ambassador of Brazil to Pakistan Olyntho Vieira to learn about the Brazilian electoral experience of using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and overseas voting (Internet Voting). During the meeting, areas of cooperation were identified such as technical visits,… Continue reading ECP delegation meets Brazilian envoy to learn about EVM, I-Voting

EVM will end rigging, ensure fair elections: President

President Dr Arif Alvi signing the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021 into law, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, on 02-12-2021.

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

Meetings to discuss I-voting, electronic voting to be conducted on daily basis

Meetings to discuss I-voting, electronic voting to be conducted on daily basis

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):The meetings of the newly constituted committee to discuss issues related to I-voting and electronic voting will be conducted on a daily basis. According to a tweet by the Ministry of Science and Technology, a committee has been constituted under chairmanship of Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz to… Continue reading Meetings to discuss I-voting, electronic voting to be conducted on daily basis

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

President for better coordination to address misconceptions on i-voting

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday called for better coordination among all the stakeholders for addressing any misconceptions about i-Voting so that nine million overseas Pakistanis could get their voting rights. Chairing a meeting of the Sub-committee on Emerging Technologies in i-Voting, the president emphasised that the vote was fundamental right of every… Continue reading President for better coordination to address misconceptions on i-voting

President for enabling Pak expats to participate in next general election

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday underscored the need for early initiating the registration of Overseas Pakistanis enabling them to participate in the polling process through I-voting in the forthcoming General Election 2023. He said that Pakistani community, living abroad, was playing instrumental role in economic development of the country by… Continue reading President for enabling Pak expats to participate in next general election

President for expediting work on I-voting system for Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for expediting work on internet voting (I-voting) system to enable the Overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes from abroad. He advised the concerned stakeholders to engage experts and determine timelines for introducing I-voting solutions in the country. The President made these remarks while chairing… Continue reading President for expediting work on I-voting system for Overseas Pakistanis

President for swift electoral reforms to introduce i-voting for expatriates

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday stressed the need for expediting the process of electoral reforms in line with Supreme Court of Pakistan’s directives to enable overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes through internet-voting. The president, chairing a meeting to discuss the requirements and specifications of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), said the… Continue reading President for swift electoral reforms to introduce i-voting for expatriates

I-voting to pave way for reliable, trouble-free voting for overseas Pakistanis: President

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday appreciated the constitution of a sub-committee on internet voting (I-voting) and said it would pave the way for reliable and trouble-free voting for overseas Pakistanis. He said the sub-committee, constituted under the Task Force on Emerging Technologies, would also maintain secrecy of the vote through a… Continue reading I-voting to pave way for reliable, trouble-free voting for overseas Pakistanis: President

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