62 Postings & Transfers, including 42 Police Officials and 6 Judges

ISLAMABAD, March 20, 2013: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN)’s District Long-Term Observers (DLTOs) recorded postings and transfers in 32 districts across the country. A total of 62 postings and transfers were recorded among police, judiciary, district administration, and other government offices.  The highest number of postings and transfers was observed in the police…

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70 Govt Officials Campaign for Candidates in 25 Constituencies

ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2013: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) observers witnessed a total of 70 government officials participating in political activities in 25 constituencies across the country. Thirty-six officials were seen seeking votes for different candidates in 12 constituencies, while another 17 officials were observed participating in political rallies, in 12 different constituencies, says…

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71 DECs hold 321 meetings with election stakeholders

This update is based on interviews with 71 District Election Commissioners’ (DECs) between February 8 and March 15, 2013, about DECs’ coordination meetings with a wide range of district election stakeholders. DEC meetings with election stakeholders are essential to ensure transparency, efficiency and accountability in local election administration. District Long-Term Observers (DLTOs) of the Free…

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830 Code Violations, including Controversial Speeches

ISLAMABAD, May 6, 2013: FAFEN observers recorded a total of 830 Code of Conduct violations between April 20 and 26, 2013. Of these, 10 cases were of speeches arousing controversy or personal criticism of other candidates. FAFEN Pre-Election Update 35 (April 26, 2013) reported 11 similar observed cases.  A related FAFEN press release on April…

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86% of observed campaign rallies violate ECP Code

ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2013: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) observers in 30 National Assembly constituencies observed a total of 49 rallies by candidates of 10 political parties and independent candidates from April 2 to 15, 2013, says FAFEN’s Pre-Election Update 34. Of the 49 rallies, 34 were held in 17 constituencies of Punjab,…

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62 Postings & Transfers, including 42 Police Officials and 6 Judges

ISLAMABAD, March 20, 2013: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN)’s District Long-Term Observers (DLTOs) recorded postings and transfers in 32 districts across the country. A total of 62 postings and transfers were recorded among police, judiciary, district administration, and other government offices.  The highest number of postings and transfers was observed in the police…

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70 Govt Officials Campaign for Candidates in 25 Constituencies

ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2013: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) observers witnessed a total of 70 government officials participating in political activities in 25 constituencies across the country. Thirty-six officials were seen seeking votes for different candidates in 12 constituencies, while another 17 officials were observed participating in political rallies, in 12 different constituencies, says…

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71 DECs hold 321 meetings with election stakeholders

This update is based on interviews with 71 District Election Commissioners’ (DECs) between February 8 and March 15, 2013, about DECs’ coordination meetings with a wide range of district election stakeholders. DEC meetings with election stakeholders are essential to ensure transparency, efficiency and accountability in local election administration. District Long-Term Observers (DLTOs) of the Free…

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830 Code Violations, including Controversial Speeches

ISLAMABAD, May 6, 2013: FAFEN observers recorded a total of 830 Code of Conduct violations between April 20 and 26, 2013. Of these, 10 cases were of speeches arousing controversy or personal criticism of other candidates. FAFEN Pre-Election Update 35 (April 26, 2013) reported 11 similar observed cases.  A related FAFEN press release on April…

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86% of observed campaign rallies violate ECP Code

ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2013: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) observers in 30 National Assembly constituencies observed a total of 49 rallies by candidates of 10 political parties and independent candidates from April 2 to 15, 2013, says FAFEN’s Pre-Election Update 34. Of the 49 rallies, 34 were held in 17 constituencies of Punjab,…

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