Islamabad: A recent survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan has discovered that 10% of adults in Pakistan perceive themselves to be eligible but not registered to vote. 39% not registered their vote due to Lack of interest while 35% due to lack of time. This was seen as major causes for non registration of votes.
A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked “What is the major reason that your vote is not registered?”
Responding to this lack of interest (39%) and lack of time (35%) emerge as the two major reasons. Other reasons mentioned are: Unfamiliarity with procedure to register (7%); change of residence (6%); staying or working away from permanent home address (5%) and other miscellaneous reasons (4%).
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