ISLAMABAD, April 5, 2013: The discretion being applied by Returning Officers (ROs) in scrutinizing candidates for General Elections 2013 is compromising the fairness of the scrutiny process underway across Pakistan, said the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in a press statement urging immediate corrective action by the Election Commission
A report based on prices collected from 200 retail outlets in 116 districts in February 2013
Islamabad, 1 April, 2013: Wheat, onions, spices and cooked food items were among the 21 commodities and services that registered an increase in price during February as compared to
ISLAMABAD, March 25, 2013: Thirty-six people were killed and 87 injured in 16 incidents of political violence between March 16 and 22, 2013 across the country, compared with the preceding week when 43 were killed and 63 injured in 17 incidents, says the Free and Fair
ISLAMABAD, March 19, 2013: The fifth parliamentary year of Balochistan Assembly, which was marked by political instability, constitutional crisis, and sectarian killings leading to imposition of the Governor’s Rule, witnessed the passage of nine bills with the house meeting only for 21 sittings throughout the year. The provincial legislature adopted 11 resolutions and only one…
ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2013: Forty-three people were killed and 63 injured in 17 incidents of political violence from March 9 to 15, 2013 across the country, showing a sharp decrease as compared with preceding week’s casualties – 106 killed and 156 injured in 27 incidents, says
Islamabad, March 17, 2013: The last session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was marked by low interest of MPAs, passage of ten treasury-backed bills amid lack of quorum and late starts, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its preliminary report based
ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2013: Completing its five year term, the 13th National Assembly achieved a legislative agenda which altered the country’s governance structure by ensuring provincial autonomy and restoring the 1973 constitution, and promoted women’s empowerment, says a Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) report on the five years performance
A report based on registered FIRs in November 2012
Islamabad, 15 March 2013: A significant increase of 49% in offences related to marriage was observed as 241 cases were reported in 15 districts in November compared to 86 cases in eight districts the month before, says a
ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2013: The Sindh Assembly passed nine bills – six government and three private – before the session is prorogued on Friday after meeting for 21 sittings. The House also adopted a resolution to set up a university at Tando Muhammad Khan. The Sindh Industrial Relations Bill 2013; the Sindh Provincial Assembly (Members)…
ISLAMABAD, March 14, 2013: The 17th and the last sitting of the 91st session of Senate, which met for two hours and five minutes on Thursday, was marked by low attendance and lack of quorum. The House passed the Anti-terrorism (Second Amendment) Bill 2013. Only five senators were present at the outset, 12 at the…