Millions of Pakistanis have cast their votes in today’s general election of 2024 and soon the crucial phase of vote counting and result compilation will start.
In ensuring transparency throughout this process, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued five distinct forms, each playing a pivotal role in the meticulous generation of election results. Here are the details of these forms and their significant contributions to the transparency of the result-making process.
Form 45: This form is filled by the presiding officers of every polling station. It carries details regarding polling station number, constituency name, total registered voters, total vote case, and number of total votes secured by each candidate.
The form is submitted to the returning officer while copies of Form-45 are given to each polling agent.
Form 46: This form of the ECP carries details about the number of ballot papers sent to the polling station, and the number of incorrect, canceled and challenged ballot papers. It also carries details if there are any irregularities during the voting process.
Form 47: It contains the total number of votes rejected by the election officials. It also carries the breakdown of votes secured by each candidate about the unofficial results of every constituency.
Form 48: It carries details of the total number of votes cast by voters for each candidate in a constituency.
Form 49: It contains the final and official results of every constituency. It carries details about the names of candidates, total secured votes, and affiliated parties if any.
