EVENTS |
2002 - 2008
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Pak-Afghan Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Terrorism, other Issues demanded
First Joint Parliamentary Workshop for Pakistan and Afghan MPs concludes |
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First Joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentarians’ Workshop on “Parliamentary Oversight”
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| Workshop
April 21, 2008 Islamabad
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Dialogue on Relations between Muslims and the West
Western Parliamentarians of Pakistani Origin interact with Pakistani intellectuals, Media and MPs
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| Dialogue Series
April 18, 2008 Islamabad
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Pakistani Diaspora in the West needs to “do more”
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| Dialogue Series
April 15, 2008 Pearl Continental, Karachi
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PILDAT to host MPs of Pakistani Origin in Dialogue Series: Understanding Relations between the Muslim World and the West: April 15-16-17, 2008: Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
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| Dialogue Series
April 11, 2008 Islamabad
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Time To Establish The Supremacy And Primacy Of The Parliament Is NOW; A 10 Points Agenda For The New Speaker Of The National Assembly
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| PILDAT Analysis
March 20, 2008 Islamabad
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15th Sitting of the Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations
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| DGCMR Meeting
February 28, 2008 Islamabad
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CGEP reviews polling-day fairness; demands:
- Political Parties to Respect Public Mandate
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Non-Interference in Formation of New Governments by the Presidency, by Local and Foreign Elements
- Restoration of Judiciary
- Musharraf to Step Down from Presidency
- Independent Judicial Enquiry into Incidents of Poll-day Rigging
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| CGEP Statement
February 21, 2008 Islamabad
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The Citizens Group Concludes Electoral Fact Finding Mission to Thatta and Badin; Government Resources and Strong Arm Tactics in Play to Queer the Electoral Pitch
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How Independent is the Election Commission in Pakistan?
The CGEP Paper Analyses the Constitutional Powers of the ECP with that of the Election Commission of India
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Candidates, Party Officials evince keen interest in course on ‘The Last 200 Hours of Election Campaign’ 500 participate in PILDAT- IRI refresher courses across party lines and all over the country
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| Refresher Course
February 14, 2008 Peshawar, Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta, Lahore
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Report of CGEP Pre-Election Fact-Finding Missions to Gujrat and Sialkot Released CGEP demands effective Army deployment for election; finds sense of insecurity in Gujrat
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Citizens Group holds meetings with Ch. Shujaat and Mian Nawaz Sharif; discusses parties' positions on pre-election environment
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| CGEP Statement
February 06, 2008 Lahore
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Political Parties Commit to Increase Education Budget to 4% of the GDP within three years Joint Declaration on “Education for All in Pakistan” goals issued at Islamabad
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Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations Welcomes Steps announced to distance military from Civilian domains; Complete Civilian Supremacy be established over the Armed Forces
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| Statement
February 01, 2008 Islamabad
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Citizens Group on Electoral Process (CGEP) Met with Provincial Election Commissioner of Sindh
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| Press Release
January 29, 2008 Karachi
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Understanding Elections in Pakistan
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Attock Pre-Election Fact-finding Mission Report Released Attock Postal Ballots Conspiracy Charges unfounded but Evidence of Pre-Poll Rigging Found by CGEP Fact Finding Mission
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Election 2008: Citizens Group Releases Score Card on Pre-poll Fairness
CGEP Terms:
- Pre-Poll Electoral Process “Highly Unfair”
- Prospects for the fairness of remaining phases of the electoral process “very slim”
- Increased Compulsions for Manipulation and Rigging of remaining phases of Election if the popularity of the former ruling parties takes a hit
- Independence of Judiciary and Effectiveness / Credibility of the Election Commission - two most important parameters to judge the fairness of the pre-poll election process
- Neutrality of the President received the lowest score (14 on a scale of 100): most damaging factor for the credibility of the electoral process
- Overall Pre-poll fairness receives a score a 26 on a scale of 100
- The Only Way Forward: Reconstitution of the Caretaker Governments and the ECP through consensus of Political Parties
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CGEP to undertake Electoral Fact Finding Mission to District Attock
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| Press Release
January 14, 2008 Islamabad
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All Parties Conference on ‘Education For All’ on February 5
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Citizens Group Calls for:
- A Non-Partisan President
- Independent Inquiry Commission for the Benazir Bhutto tragedy
- Appointment of a New CEC and Reconstitution of full ECP
- Effective Use of Powers by the ECP
- Restraint by the Political Parties
- Responsibility by the Media
- Peaceful Conduct by all Citizens
- No Further Postponement of Polls on any grounds
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| Meeting
January 04, 2008 Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore
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Citizens Group on Electoral Process (CGEP) to Review the Political and Electoral Scenario
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| Press Release
January 03, 2008 Islamabad
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Political Parties Must be Consulted by the ECP on Election Date
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Election 2008 Manifestoes of Political Parties: Parties’ Positions Remain Vague on Key Issues
PILDAT Releases Comparative Study of Election Manifestoes |
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PILDAT briefs Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) leadership on Engaging with Political Parties; Facilitates Meetings of PWF with Political Leadership of Pakistan
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| Briefing and Meetings
December 19, 2007 Islamabad
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Supreme Court Judges Reject Constitutional Amendments
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| Statement
December 18, 2007 Karachi
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Lawyers & Civil Society Should Closely Monitor General Election
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| Statement
December 14, 2007 Islamabad
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Citizens Group on Electoral Process &
Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations: Statement Issued on Saturday November 17, 2007
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| Joint Meeting
November 17, 2007 Hotel Serena, Islamabad
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Citizens’ Report on the 5-Year Performance of the National Assembly NA Completes 5-Year Term under Martial Law; Ordinances Outnumber Legislation
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PILDAT Released Analysis of MNAs Assets Declaration as National Assembly Completes 5 Years
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PILDAT delegation visits Afghan Parliament in Kabul; Meets Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani and senior officials; Deputy Chairman of the Upper House hosts Dinner in delegation’s honour
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Civil-Military Relations Group demands Setting up a Special Senate Committee on FATA
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November 02, 2007 Hotel Serena, Islamabad
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Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations Warns against Martial Law, Emergency
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| Seminar
November 02, 2007 Hotel Serena, Islamabad
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Citizens’ Group Demands Polling Station Wise Progressive Results on ECP Website
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Justice (Retd.) Wajihuddin resigns from Non-Partisan Election-Monitoring Citizens Group on Electoral Process - CGEP
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September 25, 2007 Islamabad
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Free and Fair Election is imperative to make the transition from militarised democracy to civilian democracy
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| Seminar
September 18, 2007 Hotel Marriott, Karachi
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PILDAT deeply concerned at reports of amendment of Presidential Election Rules by the ECP
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September 16, 2007 Islamabad
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PILDAT asks National Assembly to pass Anti-Money Laundering Bill
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Pak-Afghan peace initiative requires people-to-people contact; Peace Jirgas will remain a partial success without including Taliban, Hizb-e-Islami
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September 07, 2007 Best Western Hotel, Islamabad
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PILDAT Report claims Ordinances outnumbered Acts of Parliament in 4 Years
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PILDAT Launches People-Parliament Connect: Issues First Legislative Brief on the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Bill, 2007
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PILDAT made party to the Voters List Case
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PILDAT files application with Supreme Court to become a party in the Electoral Rolls petition; Demands free CNICs for missing voters in 4 months
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Rt. Honourable Mr. David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, UK addresses Special Session of Youth Parliament
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| Special Session
July 26, 2007 PIPS Parliamentary Lodges, Islamabad
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Draft Election Code of Conduct Proposed by Citizens Group on Electoral Process
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The Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations calls for Parliamentary elections before Presidential polls; a political approach to resolving the Balochistan issue
9th Sitting |
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May 08, 2007 PILDAT, Islamabad
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Briefing Session on Pakistani Young Parliamentarians’ Study Tour to India
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May 07, 2007 Hotel Serena, Islamabad
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Demilitarization of Politics and Economy Urged; PILDAT International Conference on Justice, Accountability and International Experience Concludes
Roundtable on Justice, Accountability and International Experience |
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May 2-3 2007 Hotel Serena, Islamabad
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PILDAT Workshop: Reforms to Improve Electoral Participation of Women, Youth and Minorities
Reforms to Improve Electoral Participation of Women, Youth and Minorities |
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April 12,2007 Hotel Serena Islamabad
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The Pakistani Young Parliamentarians’ Delegation Study Tour to India
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Sindh MPAs should focus on Labour Issues
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March 08,2007 Hotel Marriat Karachi
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Sindh MPAs should focus on Labour Issues
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March 08,2007 Hotel Marriat Karachi
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