ECP Code Violations Continued through End of Campaign Period
This report reflects FAFEN observation of early campaigns of political parties across various districts in Pakistan. It has been compiled from data gathered by FAFEN’s District Long-Term Observers (DLTOs) in three districts of Sindh, six districts of Punjab, and one district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) between February 1 and February 9, 2013. FAFEN observers are tasked to monitor and record political alliances, early campaigning, and other significant political developments that could have an effect on the upcoming general elections.
Province-wise and Party-wise Political Developments
In Punjab, one significant development was a seat adjustment between Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) in Sialkot. In Narowal, a representative of the Khan Biradari joined Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), and in Gujranwala, PPPP’s district president also joined PTI.
In Gujrat, PPPP and PML-Q jointly nominated a PML-Q candidate to contest the elections from NA-105. PPPP’s Gujranwala district president joined PTI, following a 20-year association with PPPP.
PTI held intra-party elections in Narowal, Gujranwala, Okara and Hafizabad (The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that parties not holding intra-party elections will not be allowed to contest the general elections).
In Sindh, two PML-Q candidates joined PPPP in Badin, and a representative of the Hindu community in Badin joined Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F). Hindus constitute almost 19% of the total population in this district.
In Larkana, Jeay Sindh Inqlaabi Mahaaz (JSIM) held a meeting of its central body to finalize the names of contesting candidates for the first time in this district. Also in Larkana, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F (JUI-F) and Citizen Alliance entered an alliance to compete against a PPPP candidate.
In Matiari, some former stalwarts of PPPP, Awami National Party (ANP), Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party, Sindh United Party and other groups have agreed to field their candidates jointly for one National Assembly and two Provincial Assembly seats in the district under an alliance called Awami Itehad.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Awami National Party (ANP) district office reportedly distributed cheques from the Chief Minister’s Fund for the construction of mosques in Charsadda.
Province-wise and Party-wise Early Campaigning
FAFEN DLTOs reported that early campaigning has begun in ten districts of three provinces, including six districts in Punjab, three in Sindh and one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PPPP and PML-N held election campaigns in Sialkot (Punjab), and PPPP and PML-F campaigned in Badin (Sindh). PPPP and the Awami Itehad Alliance were reportedly campaigning in Matiari (Sindh). PTI carried out campaign activities in Narowal, Gujranawala, Okara and Hafizabad (Punjab). PML-Q and JUI-F campaigned in Gujrat (Punjab) and Larkana (Sindh), respectively.
Province-wise, Party-wise Early Campaigning
| Province | District | Party Name |
| Punjab | Sialkot
|
PPPP |
| PML-N | ||
| Narowal | PTI
|
|
| Gujranwala | ||
| Okara | ||
| Hafizabad | ||
| Gujrat | PML-Q | |
| Sindh | Matiari | PPP |
| Awami Ittehad Alliance | ||
| Badin | PPPP | |
| PML-F | ||
| Larkana | JUI-F | |
| KP | Charsadda | ANP |
About FAFEN
The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), established in 2006, is a coalition of 42 leading civil society organizations working to strengthen all forms of democratic accountabilities in Pakistan. Governed by the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA), FAFEN also implements robust programs in-between elections related to monitoring parliamentary affairs, connecting constituents to their elected representatives, monitoring the performance of public and elected institutions and advocating electoral and democratic reforms.
For complete report, click here
Related posts
