Buzdar-led government adopted the EVM related clause in its proposed bill
LAHORE – Punjab government mulled over a number of changes including using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections scheduled to be held in the first quarter of 2022.
Reports in local media said the PTI government has planned to introduce Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on a plea that the federal government has declared the use of the machines mandatory in all upcoming elections.
The provincial administration now seriously wants that the clause regarding the use of the portable instruments for the purpose of conducting elections in all upcoming polls be included in the PLGA 2021, which is currently in the finalization stages, per reports.
A meeting held under Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar also discussed the proposal for using EVMs in the local body elections. Punjab Local Government Minister Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed, Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat, Local Government Department secretary, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
CM Buzdar, in light of the digitization of the electoral process, directed party leaders to take allies on board about the decision, especially PML-Q which has already shown its reservations over the proposed draft of the Local Government Bill.
He also underscored that the draft of the new local body act had been prepared in consultation with allies and several stakeholders as it would empower the people at the grassroots level.
Imran Khan-led federal government has already passed legislation to use the electronic voting machines in the next general elections amid strong resistance by the opposition parties especially PML-N.
Pakistani rupee inches up against US dollar in the open market on 28 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.4 for buying and 281.4 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.4 | 281.4 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.7 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.45 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.70 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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