Electoral reforms

Law minister says overseas Pakistanis won’t be able to vote via i-voting, confident president will sign the bill

Law minister says 90% work of parliamentary committee completed

Parliamentary committee reviews 70 amendments proposed to be made in election law ahead of polls

Alvi says with ‘heavy heart’, he cannot approve ‘regressive’ bill on EVMs, i-voting for sake of future generations

Lower house of parliament also gives the nod to tweaks in NAB law

Info minister says there will be no compromise on accountability

Information minister says statements not his as he is only a 'mouthpiece' of the govt

PML-N leader changes lawyer in appeals against her conviction in Avenfield reference

The onus is on the govt to take opposition into confidence, ensure there is consensus on use of technology

Parliamentary representatives from both sides meet NA speaker

Governor claims opposition refusing to have dialogue with govt in this regard

Governor says opposition being obstacle in conduct of fair elections

Punjab governor says steps were being taken for institutional reforms for the first time in country's history

Says hungry people can't be put under lockdown; vaccinations only solution

PPP, ANP among parties invited to conference

Urges opposition leader to respect sanctity of parliament, play constructive role

Expresses concerns about govt’s electoral reforms in a letter to CEC

Marriyum says govt will have powers to manipulate election results with proposed electoral reforms

Minister says government to launch film policy soon

Proposed legislation gets nod by majority vote

Transparency in the electoral process will strengthen the democracy, says National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser

Calls on opposition to stand with the government and introduce the Senate electoral reform

Parliament has time to review the shortcomings before the provisions become a law

Bipartisan parliamentary panel signs draft bill for approval in parliament

Bill has amalgamated eight existing laws into one bill, dividing it in 15 chapters with 241 sections

Says Nawaz will either resign or will be forced to step down

Reforms committee unlikely to create consensus on polls reform within govt’s deadline

Dar said government will consider all inputs and proposals recommended by stakeholders

Will move its separate bill if govt does not accept party’s proposals

Secretary Babar Yaqoob was offended by PTI legislator’s remarks

Power and wealth have a strong tendency to cheat and oppress and the people

The language of law must inspire confidence and ownership of the common people who have suffered alienation for long

After 30 long months finally our parliamentary parties completed a draft bill for electoral reforms

Such an exercise would require facilities that are currently unavailable in country’s diplomatic missions abroad

The urban electorate in Pakistan seems to be divided on the elections issue

The conference was titled District Convention on Electoral Reforms

There is no dispute that there is much that needs adjustment in the national electoral system

ECP’s main shortcomings lie at the level of district staff who ensure smooth conduct of elections

Four members of ECP are due to retire next month

Finance minister holds detailed meeting with govt officials

There is a need for urgent electoral reform, especially to ensure women’s participation in the electoral process

Exchange ideas on how elections can be held more efficiently

Decision taken in the light of objections of political, religious parties

A party winning Punjab gets to form the government, irrespective of its presence in other provinces

Reform is difficult because powerful vested interests resist any change that dilutes their control

Officials in ECP’s IT wing say that before EVMs are introduced, Nadra should make sure its data is data

Points out delays in voting right for expatriates

Unless package is approved soon, ECP says time may run out for making changes in the 2018 election

PTI Punjab organiser said an independent commission should be formed for electoral reforms

Recommend swapping of polling staff of one province with the other