ECP rejects Nisar's statement over magnetised ink
The Election Commission said 450,000 magnetised ink pads were used during the elections.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the statement of Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar over the use of magnetised ink during general elections in the country.
The ECP secretary Ishtiaq Ahmed said that magnetized ink was used during the general elections according to the guidelines provided by NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority).
The secretary said the record over the use of magnetized ink along with the details of dispatch were available at the commission.
He said 450,000 magnetised ink pads were used during the elections.
The ECP also stated that the magnetized ink was prepared following the directions of NADRA, adding that the ink contained iron particles.
Addressing media on Sunday, Interior Minister Chuadhry Nisar said it was decided with the approval of the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that administrative control with reference to verification of thumb impressions relating to elections will be transferred to Election Commission for three months for transparency.
He said an office order will be issued today (Monday) after meeting with Secretary Election Commission under which NADRA, which is working under Interior Ministry, will transfer control regarding election matters to the Election Commission for three months.
He said NADRA chief Tariq Malik’s termination was according to Law and he was restored following the court orders.
