ECP to distribute ballot papers under Army’s supervision
Commission secretary says ballot papers will have special security features to prevent duplication.
ISLAMABAD:
Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) has decided to distribute ballot papers under Army’s supervision, Express News reported on Monday.
Speaking to media in Islamabad, ECP Secretary Ishtiaq Khan informed that the commission has already paid Rs300 million for ballot paper printing.
He further mentioned that the ballot papers will be printed like currency notes and will have special security features to prevent duplication.
It was earlier reported that printing of ballot papers will start just 15 days before the elections as an added security measure.
According to the ECP's plan, there will be hidden features in the new ballot papers that would change regularly, making it almost impossible to print forged papers. Someone found guilty of bogus voting can be imprisoned for three years according to the law.
If it is proven that an electoral candidate is involved in the crime directly or indirectly he would only be disqualified but also banned from taking part in elections for five years.
The commission also issued a consolidated Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during the next general elections.
Read the ECP Consolidated Code of Conduct here.
Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) has decided to distribute ballot papers under Army’s supervision, Express News reported on Monday.
Speaking to media in Islamabad, ECP Secretary Ishtiaq Khan informed that the commission has already paid Rs300 million for ballot paper printing.
He further mentioned that the ballot papers will be printed like currency notes and will have special security features to prevent duplication.
It was earlier reported that printing of ballot papers will start just 15 days before the elections as an added security measure.
According to the ECP's plan, there will be hidden features in the new ballot papers that would change regularly, making it almost impossible to print forged papers. Someone found guilty of bogus voting can be imprisoned for three years according to the law.
If it is proven that an electoral candidate is involved in the crime directly or indirectly he would only be disqualified but also banned from taking part in elections for five years.
The commission also issued a consolidated Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during the next general elections.
Read the ECP Consolidated Code of Conduct here.