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How to check details of vote, polling stations through mobile phone?

How to check details of vote, polling stations through mobile phone?

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has teamed up with NADRA to offer a convenient SMS service for the public. This service helps eligible voters check their registration status by sending a text with their CNIC number to 8300. Starting January 29, the ECP has made this SMS service free of charge, whereas it used … Read more

ECP extends voter registration deadline till July 20

ECP extends voter registration deadline till July 20
  • Citizens can now approach Election Commission till July 20.
  • Citizens can immediately SMS their CNIC number to 8300.
  • Citizens can download form from Election Commission’s website.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the date of application for registration of vote, accuracy of data, exclusion of vote, and transfer of vote.

Citizens can now approach Election Commission till July 20, 2023, for registration, exclusion, and validation of vote.

According to the Election Commission spokesperson, citizens can immediately SMS their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number to 8300 through mobile phones to get information about their vote and get information about their vote.

According to the spokesman, voter registration can be done at either the permanent or temporary address on the identity card.

Citizens can download the form from Election Commission’s website for registration, transfer, deletion, or change of their vote, which can be filled out and submitted to the concerned District Election Commissioner’s office.

Citizens are also advised to use Form No. 21 for vote registration and transfer. Form No. 22 can be used for objection and exclusion of vote. Form No. 23 has been given for correctness of data.

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