Three-member delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal visits Election Commission of Pakistan

Islamabad, December 29, 2015 (PPI-OT): A three-member delegation led by the Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal, Dr. Ayodee Prasad Yadov visited the Election Commission of Pakistan today on 29th December 2015 in the Election Commission of Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad. The Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza welcomed the distinguished guests. In the opening remarks, the Hon’ble CEC termed the visit as beneficial one to learn from the experiences of each other and sharing the expertise to deal with the common challenges.

The delegation was briefed in detail about the overall structure, functions and mandate of the ECP including training and appointment of the polling staff, preparation and updation of electoral rolls and printing of ballot papers etc.

Dr. Ayodee expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Election Commission of Pakistan and applauded the ECP over the successful conduction of huge Local Government Elections in Pakistan. He told that as Nepal has not conducted elections to the Local Governments for the last eighteen years, therefore, this visit would help the Election Commission of Nepal in undergoing the exercise of local government elections in Nepal.

For more information, contact:
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
Election Commission of Pakistan Secretariat,
Election House, Constitution Avenue G-5/2,
Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-9201975, +92-51-9206062
Fax: +92-51-9205402, +92-51-9205300
Website: www.ecp.gov.pk