ISLAMABAD: The introduction of Electronic Voting Machines to replace paper ballots was the only way to cut down on potential vote fraud without compromising the electorate’s ability to exercise their democratic rights, Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz said. “The employment of voting machines [during the elections] will not only reduce electoral fraud but also contribute to making elections fairer, safer and more competitive,” he said in a press talk held at the Parliament House Wednesday. “EVM is the best solution to curb electoral fraud and irregularities”, he emphasised. Inspected newly developed Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by @MinistryofST at Parliament House. pic.twitter.com/U3GalD0kSP — Asad Qaiser (@AsadQaiserPTI) August 11, 2021The MPs witnessed the demonstration by casting vote up to the issuance of the results.

Source: Pakistan Today August 11, 2021 12:56 UTC