By-Elections 2016 in Pakistan FAFEN Observation Report

The Free and Fair Election Network observed all 22 by-elections held in the year 2016. Seven for seats in National Assembly, four for Punjab Assembly seats, one for KP Assembly seats and ten for Sindh assembly. FAFEN successfully observed all of these by-elections by training and deployed 841 non-partisan observers (587 male and 254 female…

Details

European Union Election Observation Mission 2013 General Elections Report

A strong democratic commitment was demonstrated in the 2013 elections, by the state authorities of Pakistan, civil society, political parties and voters. Despite escalating militant attacks, and procedural shortcomings, the electoral process progressed with high levels of competition, a marked increase in voter participation, and overall acceptance of the outcome. The electoral reform undertaken in…

Details

General Election 2013 Three Stage Methodology for Result Audit

For the first time in Pakistan’s electoral history, political parties are discussing the possibility and modus operandi of investigating the quality of General Elections 2013 with the purpose of determining whether they were “rigged”. Election audits are very rare, and such an investigation is a complex and technical task. Therefore, it is understandable that there…

Details

Irregularities, Illegalities Surge in PP-78 By-Election

ISLAMABAD, December 1, 2016: A relatively higher incidence of procedural irregularities characterized the by-election for PP-78 (Jhang-II) held on Thursday amid a heavy deployment of security forces, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). FAFEN observers reported rampant incidents of campaigning and canvassing near polling premises, presence of unauthorized persons inside polling stations, curbs on…

Details