According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 52% Pakistanis think that electronic voting machines/biometric system can be most effective for free and fair elections; only 6% think that local elections or laws to improve the system can be effective.
A nationally representative sample of adult men and women, from across the four provinces was asked, Regarding the following electoral reforms, please tell us which kind of electoral reform can be most effective for free and fair elections in Pakistan? In response to this question, 52% Pakistanis answered that introduction of electronic voting machines/biometric system can be most effective for free and fair elections, 24% said that giving more authority to Election Commission can be most effective, and 11% said that permanent hiring of staff to check the electoral system of Election Commission can be most effective. 6% respondents think that laws to improve the system of funding and expenses can be effective, while 6% believe in the effectiveness of local elections and 1% did not respond.
