‘Electoral process can no longer afford shaky system’
National
April 1, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan’s democratic and electoral process could no longer afford a system which is questioned and the public confidence in it is shaken.
The prime minister said that in the light of past experiences, the introduction of electronic voting machine to make the electoral process transparent, secure and impartial is in the interest of the country and democracy. He directed that efforts should be intensified to equip the proposed electronic machines with modern security features and the experience of developed countries should be taken into consideration. He expressed these views while having a briefing on electronic voting machine (EVM). Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry gave the briefing to the prime minister on the electronic voting machine, voting procedure and various features of the machine developed by the Comsats and the
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ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that the country cannot afford a complete lockdown and that businesses will continue to operate on a limited scale during the raging third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The prime minister – who was tested positive for the contagious disease last week – was chairing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Covid-19 via video link from his Bani Gala residence.
PM Imran Highlights Why e-Voting is Necessary in Pakistan
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan highlighted the significance and necessity of an electronic voting system in the country to ensure free and fair elections. The premier was given a detailed briefing by the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry, over the workings of an electronic voting machine (EVM) and its features.
Demonstration of electronic voting machine designed by the Ministry of Science & Technology given to the the Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI. Fed Min Sci & Tech @fawadchaudhry briefed the PM on the working of the machine. The PM appreciated the efforts of the Ministry. pic.twitter.com/eaDXGV1nbt
Pakistan Cannot Afford Any Faulty Election System: Imran Khan
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Science and Technology ministry briefs prime minister on locally-made electronic voting machines as part of government’s electoral reforms drive
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stressed that Pakistan cannot afford any faulty election system in the future, as allegations of rigging erode the public’s confidence in the democratic process.
“It is unfortunate that questions were raised over all elections held in the past in the country, which has not only harmed the election process but also shattered the confidence of the people,” he said at a meeting in Islamabad to review locally-manufactured electronic voting machines.