ECP now weighing ‘CNIC method’ to prevent bogus voting: report

ISLAMABAD: Almost five years after adopting a flawed and controversial method of using magnetic ink to counter bogus votes, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is now mulling to adopt an alternative option to prevent fake voting in upcoming general elections in 2018, reported a local English newspaper.

The option, which is being considered by ECP, is using a voter’s identity card number to stop fake votes.

In this regard, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has sent a proposal to the ECP, suggesting it not to publish the last three numbers of 13-digit identity card in the final electoral rolls.