ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have stated that they’ve accomplished all preparations for holding normal elections on February 8, together with the printing of over 260 million poll papers for all constituencies of the Nationwide Meeting and 4 provincial assemblies. In line with the Election Fee Pakistan (ECP), there are over 120 million registered voters for the Nationwide Meeting and 4 provincial assemblies and 90,675 polling stations have been established throughout the nation, together with 41,403 mixed polling stations whereas 25,320 are for male and 23,952 for girls voters.
A complete of about 18,000 candidates are within the race for the Nationwide Meeting and the 4 provincial assemblies.
The 4 provincial assemblies wherein elections will happen are Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan province.
The Nationwide Meeting (NA) has a complete of 336 seats; 266 normal seats, 10 reserved seats for non-Muslims and 60 reserved seats for girls.
ECP’s Director of Common Political Finance, Masood Akhtar Sherwani, stated on Friday that the printing of the poll paper had been accomplished, reported The Categorical Tribune.
“The printing of poll papers commenced on January 14 and concluded at this time,” he stated.
Over 260 million poll papers had been produced, distinguished by colors – inexperienced for the Nationwide Meeting and white for provincial assemblies, he stated, including that the whole course of came about throughout three printing presses, every topic to particular safety preparations.
He stated that the entire variety of candidates within the 2024 election surged by 54.74 per cent as in comparison with the 2018 figures, resulting in a 194.75 per cent enhance within the requirement for particular papers.
To curb wastage throughout printing, the dimensions of the poll papers has been lowered. He additionally stated poll papers for constituencies within the restive province of Balochistan had additionally been efficiently delivered.
In response to safety issues and difficult climate circumstances in sure areas, he stated air shipments have been employed to make sure a safe and environment friendly supply course of. The supply of poll papers for all districts, excluding 33 districts, had been accomplished, he stated.
A complete of about 18,000 candidates are within the race for the Nationwide Meeting and the 4 provincial assemblies.
The 4 provincial assemblies wherein elections will happen are Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan province.
The Nationwide Meeting (NA) has a complete of 336 seats; 266 normal seats, 10 reserved seats for non-Muslims and 60 reserved seats for girls.
ECP’s Director of Common Political Finance, Masood Akhtar Sherwani, stated on Friday that the printing of the poll paper had been accomplished, reported The Categorical Tribune.
“The printing of poll papers commenced on January 14 and concluded at this time,” he stated.
Over 260 million poll papers had been produced, distinguished by colors – inexperienced for the Nationwide Meeting and white for provincial assemblies, he stated, including that the whole course of came about throughout three printing presses, every topic to particular safety preparations.
He stated that the entire variety of candidates within the 2024 election surged by 54.74 per cent as in comparison with the 2018 figures, resulting in a 194.75 per cent enhance within the requirement for particular papers.
To curb wastage throughout printing, the dimensions of the poll papers has been lowered. He additionally stated poll papers for constituencies within the restive province of Balochistan had additionally been efficiently delivered.
In response to safety issues and difficult climate circumstances in sure areas, he stated air shipments have been employed to make sure a safe and environment friendly supply course of. The supply of poll papers for all districts, excluding 33 districts, had been accomplished, he stated.
