ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The Election Commission (ECP) tasked the Printing Corporation of Pakistan on Monday with producing 250 million watermarked ball
ot papers for the February 8 polls.
According to sources, the ECP sanctioned the printing of ball
ot papers for the upcoming general elections during its meeting.
Distinctive watermarks will adorn the ball
ot papers, which are set to be printed using three different machines. Rigorous security protocols have been ensured for the Printing Corporation premises during the ball
ot paper production.
The use of watermarked ball
ot papers was initiated in th
e country during the 2018 general elections, marki
ng a significant milestone.
Three printing machines will be utilised for this task, such as the Security Printing Corporation, the Pakistan Postal Foundation, and the Printing Corporation of Pakistan sharing the workload.
Security is tightened, considering potential army deployment inside and outside printing facilities. The decision focuses on ensuring the integrity and security of the electoral process, with a detailed plan for secure transportation from printing machines to designated officials.
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