ISLAMABAD: National Voter’s Day is being celebrated across the country including the federal capital today.
According to the details, general elections were held for the first time on 7 December 1970, 53 years ago today, in memory of which Voter’s Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of the right to vote.
The purpose of celebrating Voter’s Day every year is to raise awareness among people, especially youth and women, about the right to vote and international laws on the right to vote. A large number of people are aware of the importance of Voter’s Day.
Every year on the occasion of National Voter’s Day, the Election Commission of Pakistan organizes a main event in Islamabad. On this occasion, there will be ceremonies related to democratic traditions in various cities of the country including the federal capital.
Seminars and other events will be held to promote awareness on the occasion of National Voter’s Day. The main function of Voter’s Day in the federal capital will be presided over by the Chief Election Commissioner.
Celebrations will be organized at the provincial level also in connection with the National Voters Day. It should be clear that since the ouster of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from power, the holding of general elections across the country within 3 months has not been ensured yet.
