ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed the training of 96% of the polling staff, which includes 970,000 out of a total of 976,000 staff members.
An ECP spokesperson said in a statement that the training for the remaining 6,000 polling staff would conclude within the next four days.
He said the preparations of February 8 general elections were being completed swiftly. The ballot paper printing, conducted in three government press offices, is proceeding well. Initiated on January 16 after the assignment of election symbols by the RO, this task is set to conclude by February 2 in the next four days.
According to an ECP spokesman, the ballot paper printing, carried out in three government press offices, is progressing smoothly. Commenced on January 16 after the election symbols were assigned by the Returning Officer (RO), this task is expected to be completed by February 2 in the next four days.
The spokesman stated that, in collaboration with security agencies and the District Administration, the process of delivering ballot papers to all four provinces has commenced. This delivery is being conducted using both road transportation and air transportation.
Moreover, starting January 29, 2024, the public can avail themselves of the 8300 SMS service to obtain information about their polling station and other details. The 8300 SMS service, introduced from January 29, 2024, allows the public to access information about their polling station and other details.
To obtain their vote information, voters are required to send their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) to 8300. All voters are urged to promptly check the vote details for themselves and their family members to avoid any issues at the polling station.
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