The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) notes with concern the process and composition of the caretaker setup installed to oversee the executive function of the state until the general elections scheduled for January 2008. The neutrality of the caretaker government is vital to free and fair elections. The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan…
Elections under a “state of emergency” run contrary to best election practices around the world. Elections are not sufficient condition to democracy. They must be held in an environment that provides a level playing field to all contenders and enables the will of people to be expressed through the vote without any pressure. The fact that…
ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) urges the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take immediate measures to ensure the maximum access of eligible voters to check that their names are included on the new Electoral Rolls, which
ISLAMABAD – September 18, 1007: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) notes with concern the announcement by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of a change in the rules governing the election of the President that nullifies a constitutional provision. It is unclear whether the Election Commission initiated this change in the rules, which enables the incumbent…
ISLAMABAD July 3, 2007: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) welcomes the two-week extension announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the public display of computerised draft electoral lists, but notes with concern the low level of voter
ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has called upon Chief Election Commissioner Justice (Retd) Qazi Muhammad Farooq to take immediate measures to bridge the gap between the 18-year-old or above population and the number of voters registered on the draft
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 13, 2007 – Preliminary findings from observers of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) reveal that most Election Commission Display Centers visited in 40 districts were closed despite firm indications that they would be ready to serve the Pakistani public nationwide. At least 400 Display Centers were reported to be closed all day, and many of the ones that opened were shut down by 2:00PM.
Bonded voting, an environment of intimidation, blatant disregard of rules and procedures by election officials and disinterest of political parties followed by a lackluster election campaign characterized the by-election for PP-80, Jhang-VIII seat held on May 24, 2007, says the preliminary election observation report released by Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) here on Friday.…
ISLAMABAD, May 24, 2007: Bonded voting, an environment of intimidation, blatant disregard of rules and procedures by election officials and disinterest of political parties followed by a lackluster election campaign characterized the by-election for PP-80, Jhang-VIII seat held on May 24, 2007, says the preliminary election observation report released by Free and Fair Election Network…
FAFEN Statement on the Current Political Scenario and its Repercussions on Upcoming Elections ISLAMABAD, May 15, 2007: The political instability and volatility stemming out of the ongoing judicial crisis may have serious repercussions on the prospects of free and fair elections, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). FAFEN believes that the way the government has…