Less in Number but Violations Persist in By-Elections Marked by Heavy Presence of Security

Less in Number but Violations Persist in By-Elections Marked by Heavy Presence of Security

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2016: Sporadic instances of bar on election observers, illegal campaigning inside and around polling stations, breach of voters’ right to secret ballot, unconducive environment for women voters, illegal restrictions on polling agents by security staff and insufficient availability of critical election material were recorded in otherwise well-administered and peaceful by-elections in two…

 
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KP Assembly Discusses Law & Order

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2016: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly held discussion on the law and order situation in the province on Tuesday during fourth sitting of its 16th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The KP Assembly met for three…

 
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Parliament Adjourns till April 11

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2016: The Majlis-e-Shoora referred six bills to the Special Parliamentary Committee on Tuesday during second day of the Joint Session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The Majlis-e-Shoora met for 13 minutes. The sitting started at 1325…

 
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Sindh PA Leaves Most of Agenda Unaddressed

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2016: The Sindh Assembly left most of the private members’ agenda unaddressed on Tuesday during second sitting of its 24th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The Sindh Assembly met for two hours and 54 minutes.…

 
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KP Assembly Leaves Agenda Unaddressed

ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2016: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly did not take up any agenda item on Monday during third sitting of its 16th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Newly elected MPA Aizaz-ul-Mulk took oath of the membership of the House. Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in…

 
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Sindh Assembly Passes Five Bills

ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2016: The Sindh Assembly passed five government bills on Monday during first sitting of its 24thth session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Newly elected MPA Abdul Aziz Junejo took oath of the membership. Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The Sindh Assembly…

 
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One Bill Passed in Joint Sitting of the Parliament

ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2016: The Majlis-e-Shoora passed a government bill on Monday during first day of the Joint Sitting, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The Majlis-e-Shoora met for three hours and 34 minutes. The sitting started at 1746 hours…

 
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NA Transacts Entire Business Except CAN

ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2016: The National Assembly transacted its entire business except a Calling Attention Notice (CAN) on Friday during 5th sitting of its ongoing 30th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are some key observations of the House proceeding: Members’ Participation in House Proceedings The National Assembly met for two hours and…

 
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National Assembly Passes Four Govt Bills

ISLAMABAD, March 17, 2016: The National Assembly passed four government bills on Thursday during 4th sitting of ongoing 30th session, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). The National Assembly addressed its entire agenda and also adopted a resolution appearing as supplementary business to extend the Private Power and Infrastructure Board  (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 for…

 
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