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Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by Azi

Azi — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:25:40 +0000

Yes I am an overseas Pakistani in malaysia on work permit……I have been living here for 4 years working as a teacher, I believe I have every right to vote, Given this technology era , why can’t there be a simple way to vote through internet….let the election commission put a website for overseas pakistanis where they can register and provide proof of their legal visa status, nadra Identification and passport or even in case of Malaysia the malaysian expatriate cards issued to every person working here legally by Malaysian Immigration……by simple clicks of few buttons we will be able to vote from our homes….for those people who are not internet savvy can always use the high commision of Pakistan to do the same for them.

Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:56:09 +0000

I support Farooq, It is now easy to allow overseas pakistanis due to NADRA issued NIC. An electronic system can solve the porblem. Based on NIC every person can cast ots vote directly to its constituency. We hear a lot of talk about dual nationals being treated in the same way as Overseas Pakistanis. Dual nationals should not be allowed to vote at all.

Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by Shahid

Shahid — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:48:24 +0000

Passport holders have the right to vote, period.

Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by Owais

Owais — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:53:50 +0000

in my comment i meant local Pakistani consulate, not US.

Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by Owais

Owais — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:53:05 +0000

The solution is simple. build an online portal linked with NADRA at the back-end using secure authentication mechanisms that can facilitate this. that could be used by lets say around 50-70% of the voters. the handful that do not have access to the internet or knowledge on how to use such a system could either come to pakistan and vote from their local area near their permanent address or through their local US consulate.

Comment on Obstacles for the overseas by farooq ali

farooq ali — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:15:09 +0000

There are two types of overseas Pakistanis , one who are there for earning wages and are on a conditional visa or work permit , the other category includes dual nationality holders obviously the later nationality is preferred one and holding a Pakistan nationality is mostly an emotional attachment. Moreover the other nationality giver takes an oath of to remain loyal to that country under the conditions of differences if arise with any other country including the country of origin. It therefore is important that voting right of overseas Pakistanis be limited to wage earners and Pakistan passport holders only.

Comment on Victims of neglect and vandalism by Afzaal Khan

Afzaal Khan — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:55:19 +0000

The absolute disconnect shown by english media is not surprising. The mourning about cinemas in a country where basic needs of majority doesn’t get fullfilled we hearing every day the cinemas. How about we worry about basic neccessity first, ppl are watching movies in comfort of thier homes so don’t worry even without cinema the ppl can survive.

Comment on Tehrik of Taliban against Pakistan? by muhammad

muhammad — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:40:05 +0000

A significant part of our mighty army, our unmatched intelligence agencies, our brave politicians our revered Ulemas our unaccountable judiciary have nurtured and still supporting the Taliban / terrorists openly or covertly therefore there is a little hope of any change

Comment on Balochistan: Seeking a solution by ashok

ashok — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:03:08 +0000

ignorance does not help it further complicate the problem.It seems to me that you have no clue of Baluchistan history or Pakistani political ground reality. All the past or present rulers in Pakistan have ignored tribal areas because of enormous complications in implementing Pakistan’s writ and therefore Balouch were alienated in Pakistan for last 60 Years.Now after Dictator after Dictator tried to implement their will by force over baluch tribe have killed thousands of people and those people have now revolted against Pakistan and nothing will convince them to status quo and they will want to have nothing less then freedom.

Comment on Balochistan: Seeking a solution by A.Bajwa

A.Bajwa — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:40:35 +0000

Even the most militant Baluch leaders have said it is human rights situation. So it should not be difficult to address the situation. Restore human rights.