Last Updated on: 7th February 2024, 03:23 pm
Tomorrow marks the highly anticipated General Elections across Pakistan. With the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) finalizing all preparations, including the distribution of ballot papers, the stage is set for citizens to exercise their democratic rights.
Pakistan Elections 2024: A Guide to Casting Your Vote
As many individuals will be casting their first vote, it’s essential to understand the process. Below, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to cast your vote in Pakistan general elections.
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Locate Your Constituency
Text your National Identity Card (NIC) number to 8300. You’ll receive details such as your national and provincial assembly constituency number, polling station, family number, and serial number. You can also check your 8300 Vote Online Free in Pakistan.
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Required Documents
Bring your original CNIC for voting. Even individuals with expired CNICs can still cast their vote. However, other documents such as a copy of the CNIC will not suffice.
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Cellphone Policy
Remember, mobile phones are prohibited inside polling stations. It’s advisable to leave them at home.
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Voting Hours
Polling will commence at 8:00 am and conclude at 5:00 pm.
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Queue and Verification Process
Wait in line for your turn. The Presiding Officer (PO) will verify your name and electoral number. Once verified, you’ll receive two ballot papers—one for the provincial and one for the national assembly. The PO will also mark your name off the list.
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Sign and Stamp
Ensure the PO signs and stamps the back of both ballot papers. Your vote won’t be valid without these marks.
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Ballot Papers
You’ll receive separate ballot papers for the provincial and national assemblies—white for provincial and green for national. The PO will use special ink to record your thumb impression on the electoral rolls.
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Proceed to Voting Booths
Place each ballot paper in the corresponding box—green-topped for national and white-topped for provincial assembly votes.
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No Interference
Ensure no one influences your vote while you’re in the voting booth.
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Ensure Dry Ink
Once stamped, fold the ballot papers. Let the ink dry before folding them lengthwise to prevent smudging.
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Cast Your Vote
Finally, insert the green ballot paper into the box with the green top and the white ballot paper into the box with the white top to complete the voting process.
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