In a concerning turn of events during the ongoing elections, reports from Swabi and Talagang highlight significant challenges faced by women voters. In the village of Adeena in Swabi district (NA-20), women have reportedly been barred from casting their votes. In a parallel incident in Talagang district, part of NA-59 in Punjab, an apparent absence of women voters was observed at four polling stations. Out of the 3,101 registered women voters, not a single vote was cast, painting a concerning picture of restricted access to the electoral process. Voters will elect 266 candidates to the Pakistan National Assembly, who will later, by a majority vote, elect the next prime minister.

Source: News 24 February 08, 2024 20:02 UTC