ECP not sure about EVM use in next general elections

Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday said that the commission is not sure whether the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used in next general elections or not.

During a meeting of NA committee, the secretary said that it is too early to say anything about use of the machines in the election as 14 steps are to be passed before the upcoming polls if the machines are to be used. Three to four more pilot projects are required to assess the use of machines, he added.

Committee member Aliya Kamran asked how machines will be used where there is no internet connection and how will voters know how to use the machine.

On this, ECP official said that he cannot answer her questions at the moment as it is yet to bedetermined that how many machines will be used in a single polling station.

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TLP chief Saad Rizvi released from jail

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi has been released from jail, a development which comes after the government had struck a secretive deal with the party last month, reported Thursday.

The TLP chief has arrived at the Rehmatul Lil Alameen Mosque following his release. He has been released after a reference, filed in the Supreme Court's federal review board for his detention, was withdrawn.
The TLP chief was taken into custody in April shortly after the federal government declared the TLP a proscribed organisation under anti-terrorism laws and launched a broad crackdown against it.

The government, following violent protests from the TLP last month, had struck a deal with the party after which, the organisation's name was removed from the First Schedule, Rizvi's name was taken out from the Fourth Schedule, and several supporters were released from jails.

A notification was issued by the Punjab Home Department last week, removing Rizvi’s name, which was added on April 16, from the list of the Fourth Schedule of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

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ECP not sure about EVM use in next general elections

Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday said that the commission is not sure whether the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used in next general elections or not.

During a meeting of NA committee, the secretary said that it is too early to say anything about use of the machines in the election as 14 steps are to be passed before the upcoming polls if the machines are to be used. Three to four more pilot projects are required to assess the use of machines, he added.

Committee member Aliya Kamran asked how machines will be used where there is no internet connection and how will voters know how to use the machine.

On this, ECP official said that he cannot answer her questions at the moment as it is yet to bedetermined that how many machines will be used in a single polling station.

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TLP chief Saad Rizvi released from jail

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi has been released from jail, a development which comes after the government had struck a secretive deal with the party last month, reported Thursday.

The TLP chief has arrived at the Rehmatul Lil Alameen Mosque following his release. He has been released after a reference, filed in the Supreme Court's federal review board for his detention, was withdrawn.
The TLP chief was taken into custody in April shortly after the federal government declared the TLP a proscribed organisation under anti-terrorism laws and launched a broad crackdown against it.

The government, following violent protests from the TLP last month, had struck a deal with the party after which, the organisation's name was removed from the First Schedule, Rizvi's name was taken out from the Fourth Schedule, and several supporters were released from jails.

A notification was issued by the Punjab Home Department last week, removing Rizvi’s name, which was added on April 16, from the list of the Fourth Schedule of Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

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DG ISI Faiz Hameed pays farewell call on PM

Director General ISI Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed paid a farewell call on Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan in Islamabad today.

During the meeting, the prime minster appreciated Faiz Hameed’s services as DG ISI and extended best wishes over his new appointment as Peshawar Corps Commander.
Earlier, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum was appointed as DG ISI.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was appointed as Corps Commander Peshawar.

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DG ISI Faiz Hameed pays farewell call on PM

Director General ISI Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed paid a farewell call on Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan in Islamabad today.

During the meeting, the prime minster appreciated Faiz Hameed’s services as DG ISI and extended best wishes over his new appointment as Peshawar Corps Commander.
Earlier, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum was appointed as DG ISI.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was appointed as Corps Commander Peshawar.

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Punjab records 306 more dengues cases in a day

Dengue takes five more lives in Punjab today (Thursday) as 306 more tested positive for the virus in the province.

According to details, out of the five victims of the virus, three were from Lahore while other two were from Gujranwala and Khanewal. So far, 105 people have lost their lives to the virus in Punjab.

110 citizens have been diagnosed with the dengue fever in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 24 hours. So far, nine people have lost their lives in the province.

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