PAKISTAN PEOPLES PARTY GREATER LONDON
 

PRESS RELEASE

Islamabad: Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Justice (Retd.) Hamid Ali Mirza called on President Asif Ali Zardari here today at Presidency.

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Babar Awan and Secretary Election Commission Mr. K.M. Dilshad were also present during the meeting.

The president while congratulating Justice Mirza on assuming his new responsibilities as Chief Election Commissioner said that an honest, dedicated and bold person was needed for this difficult job. The President hoped that he would live up to the expectations of the people of Pakistan by bringing credibility and transparency into the electoral process in the country.

The president said that new technology should be introduced to avoid duplication of votes and suggested to the Minister for parliamentary affairs that Parliament should consider forming a Parliamentary Committee consisting of all political parties to look into the issue of duplication of votes.    

The President said that a mechanism should be devised to expedite the electoral appeals which are usually delayed.

The CEC informed the President that the Election Commission is planning to develop a highly sophisticated Electoral Management System by placing vital election information on-line for public access through Internet and cell phones. This will enhance the credibility and transparency of electoral processes and will also facilitate voters and all stakeholders.

Agha Tanveer Iqbal
Secretary Information
PPP Greater London
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