The ECP has decided to use an electronic balloting system in the next general elections of the country. This is good to hear on two counts. Firstly, the fact that these things are being considered means that we as a country are thinking seriously about democratic processes and want to undertake them regularly. Such signs are definite indicators of the fact that democracy is slowly, but surely, taking root in our country ravaged again and again by military rule. Secondly, transparency has always been an issue in Pakistans elections and this will help in alleviating that issue. Heres to hoping that this system does not meet the sad end of mismanagement and bad implementation.
ZOHRA RIZVI
Lahore