ISLAMABAD: The printing of ballot papers is on track, and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is satisfied with the quality. The process of printing ballot papers is likely to conclude by February 3 or 4.
ECP had directed the Printing Corporation of Pakistan on January 14 to print 260 million watermarked ballot papers for the February 8 general elections, according to media reports.
The ongoing printing process involves 270 tons of special paper. Printing for Balochistan and Sindh constituencies is continuing in Karachi, while for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Islamabad constituencies, the papers are being printed at the government printing office in Islamabad.
Distinctive watermarks will embellish the ballot papers, which will be printed using three different machines. Stringent security measures have been implemented at the Printing Corporation premises throughout the ballot paper production process.
Watermarked Ballot Papers in Pakistan
The introduction of watermarked ballot papers in Pakistan took place during the 2018 polls, signifying a major milestone.
Three printing machines were being used to share the workload for this endeavor, including the Pakistan Postal Foundation, the Security Printing Corporation, and the Printing Corporation of Pakistan.
