ECP, PTA working on vote verification through SMS
Main concern is to ensure the security and privacy of all citizens.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is working to streamline a mechanism for voters whereby they can verify their enrollment in voters’ list through SMS.
An official of the ECP confirmed that the election commission is working on the idea. However, their main concern was to ensure the security and privacy of all citizens.
PTA has been consulted to discuss the pros and cons of the proposed service and after clearance from the PTA, the system of vote confirmation through SMS will be implemented.
Once implemented, anyone will be able to confirm their vote by just sending a message to a designated number via SMS.
The service will be initiated after the completion of the ongoing door to door verification campaign.
Earlier, the National database and Registration Authority (Nadra) CNIC verification through SMS was made possible by PTA and Nadra .
Meanwhile, according to unconfirmed reports, the ECP has signed an agreement with Nadra to enable the citizens to register or confirm the existence of their name in a voters list by just sending a message.
A version of this post originally appeared on ProPakistani
An official of the ECP confirmed that the election commission is working on the idea. However, their main concern was to ensure the security and privacy of all citizens.
PTA has been consulted to discuss the pros and cons of the proposed service and after clearance from the PTA, the system of vote confirmation through SMS will be implemented.
Once implemented, anyone will be able to confirm their vote by just sending a message to a designated number via SMS.
The service will be initiated after the completion of the ongoing door to door verification campaign.
Earlier, the National database and Registration Authority (Nadra) CNIC verification through SMS was made possible by PTA and Nadra .
Meanwhile, according to unconfirmed reports, the ECP has signed an agreement with Nadra to enable the citizens to register or confirm the existence of their name in a voters list by just sending a message.
A version of this post originally appeared on ProPakistani