Amid fervent protest by the opposition, the government on Wednesday managed to bulldoze amendments to the Elections Act, 2017, in the joint session of parliament, thereby allowing the use of electronic voting machines and granting voting rights to overseas Pakistanis. This prompted the opposition to tear copies of the agenda and walk out of the session in protest. Lawmakers also …
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November 17, 2021