How Pakistani Citizens Can Cast Vote

If you are a Pakistani citizen ready to cast your vote for the first time in the Pakistan elections 2024 and seeking guidance on the voting process, you have come to the right page. Here, we offer comprehensive information on the complete voting procedure, including essential details to consider while casting your vote. With the help of information provided on this page, you'll be fully equipped to responsibly exercise your right to vote tomorrow on 8th February 2024. Access our comprehensive voting process easily and make sure your voice is heard in the Pakistan election 2024.

Requirements to Vote:

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, the following are the requirements voters have to fulfil to successfully cast their vote in Pakistan general elections 2024 tomorrow:

• Voters must be 18 years of age or older.
• It is necessary to possess a National Identity Card (NIC) issued by the NADRA.
• Bringing your original NIC to the polling place is mandatory, photocopy of NIC card and other documents will not be accepted.
• Cell phones are strictly prohibited at the polling station.
• To obtain information about your electoral region, text your NIC number to 8300.

How To Cast Vote in Pakistan Elections?

Vote correctly on the Pakistan Election Day! Carefully read and understand our provided voting process. This is the essential procedure every voter has to follow to successfully vote for election in Pakistan tomorrow:  

• The voting will start at 8:00 AM and will remain open till 5:00 PM.
• It is advised to reach your polling station early in the morning to avoid long queues.
• Upon entering your polling station look for the voter list, displaying names and assigned polling booths. Then proceed to your designated polling booth.
• Visit the polling officer table, who will verify your original CNIC. They will confirm your identity by matching your photograph on the electoral roll and ensuring your name is on the voter list.
• The polling officer will mark your thumb with non-erasable ink, obtaining your thumb impression on the electoral rolls as proof that you appeared for voting.
• Move to the next table, where the assistant presiding officer will provide you with two ballot papers, one for the national assembly and one for the provincial assembly. Stamp your thumb impression on the counterfoils of each ballot paper.
• Ensure the assistant presiding officer signs the back of each ballot paper and counterfoil to validate your vote. Invalid ballots (ballots without signature) may be challenged during the counting process.
• Proceed to the polling booth, it will be a screened dice or table created for voter’s privacy. Decide who to vote for in advance as extra ballot papers will not be issued. Once stamped, votes cannot be changed.
• Report any attempts of pressure or fraudulence to the polling officer immediately.
• Vote with the help of the stamp provided by the assistant presiding officer. Make sure you place the stamp inside the candidate's box of your choice. Each vote must be marked for a single candidate only.
• Allow the ink to dry and fold the ballot paper as instructed by the assistant presiding officer.
• Return the stamp and put the green ballot paper in the box with the green lid and the white paper in the box with the white lid.
• Congratulations on successfully casting your vote for the first time. You may now exit the polling station.