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EVENTS
2002 - 2010
(listed reverse chronologically)

Citizens Group on Electoral Process Issues Background Paper on the State of Electoral Rolls in Pakistan
   

  • Electoral Rolls must be Corrected and Updated using the NADRA Database
  • CNIC and Voter Registration must be a One-Window Operation
  • Progressive and Constructive Attitude of the current ECP Leadership appreciated
  • Need for Inquiry and Detailed Report by the ECP in Preparation of Computerised Electoral Rolls ahead of February 2008 General Election
 

March 08, 2010
Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT recommends modifications to the Competition Law before it is passed by the Senate of Pakistan
   PILDAT Legislative Brief: The Competition Ordinance 2007

 

March 05, 2010
Islamabad

Details
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Women Parliamentarians top the List of Movers of Private Members’ Bills
   

 

March 04, 2010
Islamabad

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The Second Parliamentary Year of the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan
   

  • 29 Laws passed by the 13th National Assembly in the Second Year compared to 4 Laws in the First Year
  • The Acts to Ordinance Ratio Improved in Second Year: 29 Acts Vs 27 Ordinances compared to 4 Acts Vs 17 Ordinances in the First Parliamentary Year
  • Prime Minister maintains his tradition of attending the National Assembly sittings more regularly than any Prime Minister in the recent history of Pakistan
  • 13th National Assembly met for 344 Hours and 27 Minutes during the Second Parliamentary year which is 24% more time than the First Parliamentary Year
  • Parliament’s Role to Resolve National Conflicts and Crises remains weak
  • Senior MPs fail to set Standards of active Parliamentary Participation for Younger MPs
  • Key Legislation such as Holders of Public Offices (Accountability) remains Pending
 

March 01, 2010
Islamabad

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Bridging the gap between Parliament and Civil Society

PILDAT initiates Directory and Database to link Parliamentary Committees and Civil-Society Organisations (CSOs)

   

 

February 25, 2010
Islamabad

Details
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National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Holds Pre-Budget Public Consultation on Expanding the Tax Base; Receives Ideas for Federal Budget 2010-2011
   

 

February 18, 2010
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

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DHA Islamabad Ordinance is Seriously Flawed; Should be either Scrapped or thoroughly Amended
   PILDAT Legislative Forum on DHA Ordinance

 

February 16, 2010
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

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PILDAT Lauds the Government Initiative to Strengthen Parliament’s Role in Budget Process; the Decision to Strengthen Parliament and Democracy
   

 

February 11, 2010
Islamabad

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Strengthening Bond between the Citizens and the Punjab Assembly: PILDAT Facilitates a Steering Committee
   

 

February 10, 2010
Islamabad

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Citizens Group on Electoral Process holds Consultation on Electoral Rolls; Interacts with Syed Naveed Qamar and Federal Law Secretary
   

 
CGEP Consultation Session
February 03, 2010
Islamabad

Details

                   

Politicians, MPs, Academicians, Civil Society and Media Persons Mull Over What Should Determine Democracy Assessment in Pakistan
   PILDAT National Consultative Workshop on the Framework for Democracy Assessment in Pakistan

 
PILDAT Consultative Workshop
January 25, 2010
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT holds Consultative Session on the Performance of Punjab Assembly under Chairmanship of the Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker
   

 
Consultative Session
January 22, 2010
Lahore

Details

                   

Pre Budget Briefing Session allows Punjab MPAs to make contributions to the upcoming Budget
   PILDAT Pre-Budget Briefing for Punjab MPAs

 
PILDAT Briefing Session
January 22, 2010
Lahore

Details

                   

Democracy Assessment Group (DAG) Meets at PILDAT to Start Assessment of Democracy in Pakistan
   

 

January 14, 2010
Islamabad

Details

                   

Constitution of Pakistan should Govern Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan: PILDAT Briefing on Parliamentary Oversight of the Defence Sector
   

 
PILDAT Briefing Session
January 14, 2010
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
Indonesian CMR: Lessons for Pakistan[PDF]
…..Oversight of Security Sector in Turkey[PDF]                    

New Industrial Relations Legislation in the pipeline; Parliamentarians’ Support Required for a Comprehensive Law: Syed Khurshid Shah, Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower
   PILDAT Briefing Session for Parliamentarians on Labour Laws in Pakistan

 
Briefing Session
January 12, 2010
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT Skills-Building Workshop on Conflict Management: the Mediation Process
   

 
Workshop
December 16, 2009
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Overview of the Joint Session of Parliament
   

 
PILDAT Overview
December 14, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT Roundtable Discussion with the visiting Chinese Delegation on Developments in the Region
   

 
Roundtable Discussion
December 11, 2009
Islamabad

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PILDAT Analyzes the Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan Package
   

 
PILDAT Analysis
December 10, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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Pakistan awaits an Effective Anti-Corruption Law on International Anti-Corruption Day
   

 
PILDAT News
December 9, 2009
Islamabad

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The NRO and the Competition Commission: the 17th Session of the National Assembly offers a mix of Lessons of Triumph of Citizens’ Will and Defeat of Citizens’ Rights
   

 
17th Session Roundup
November 23, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT undertakes Study Visit of the Pakistan Parliamentary Committees on Defence to Turkey: November 14-19, 2009
   

 
Study Visit to Turkey
November 20, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Parliamentary Committees must take charge of the Budget Process; hold pre-budget consultations
   

 
PILDAT Workshop
November 05, 2009
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Intelligence Agencies Ought to be made Accountable before Parliament: PILDAT Roundtable Concludes

A Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Intelligence should be created for Oversight of Intelligence Agencies

   

 
PILDAT Roundtalbe Discussion
November 03, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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Electronic Crimes Ordinance 2007 Requires Serious Revisions before it is passed by the Parliament: PILDAT Legislative Forum
   

 
PILDAT Legislative Forum
October 26, 2009
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
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Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations Urges Government to Focus on Good Governance; Urgently Address Balochistan Unrest
   

 

September 28, 2009
Lahore

Details

                   

Poor Governance is the Greatest Threat to Democracy in Pakistan: PILDAT
Identifies 5 Major Threats and 5 enabling factors for Democracy on the International Democracy Day

   

 

September 15, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Prime Minister’s initiative to seek Youth Parliament input in the National Education Policy Hailed; Demonstrates his Commitment to Youth’s Potential and ability to lead an inclusive and participatory policy making process
   

 
PILDAT News
September 10, 2009
Islamabad

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The Holders of Public Offices (Accountability) Bill termed as Politically Suicidal for Politicians; a Careful, Detailed and Urgent Review Stressed
   PILDAT holds Legislative Forum on Accountability: The Holders of Public Offices (Accountability) Bill 2009

 
Roundtable Discussion
September 04, 2009
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
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Download Legislative Brief Urdu [PDF]                    

PILDAT Issues Legislative Brief on The Holders of Public Offices (Accountability) Bill 2009

Weak Mechanism of Accountability of Holders of Public Office is the greatest threat to Democracy: PILDAT

   

 
PILDAT Legislative Brief
August 26, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Status of FATA should be decided through wishes of the FATA people within 2 years; Northern Areas should become a new Province; Concurrent List should be phased-out:
   PILDAT Democracy & Governance Panel proposes Constitutional Amendments relating to FATA, FANA and Provincial Autonomy

 

August 18, 2009
Islamabad

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PILDAT holds Skills-building Workshop on Conflict Management and Negotiation Strategies for Members of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, AJK and Northern Areas’ Legislative Assemblies
   Orientation of Legislators on Conflict Resolution

 
Workshop
August 13, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Democracy & Governance Panel urges the establishment of a Judicial Appointment Commission to streamline Judicial Appointments
   

 
Democracy and Governance Panel
August 11, 2009
Islamabad

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Despite Challenges, Pakistan has a Bright Future; Agriculture, location and Manpower great assets; Zardari Tells Youth Parliament
   

 
Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09
August 08, 2009
Islamabad

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Gilani invites Youth Parliament to develop innovative policies to tackle the crises of global recession, energy and terrorism
   

 
Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09
August 08, 2009
Islamabad

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PILDAT Legislative Brief presents an Analysis of the NRO 2007
   

 
Legislative Brief
August 05, 2009
Islamabad

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PILDAT Democracy & Governance Panel Issues Proposals for Constitutional Amendments; Calls for focus on early repeal of 17th Amendment
   

 

August 03, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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Youth Parliament Pakistan Delegation Concludes Study Visit to UK; Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK terms Youth Parliament essential to the Future of Pakistan
   

 
YPP Study Visit to UK
July 31, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Pakistan: A Discussion Paper
   

 
Discussion Paper
July 17, 2009
Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT issues Analysis of National Assembly Budget Session 2009
   

 

July 06, 09
Islamabad

Details
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How to Review the Defence Budget in Pakistan: Pakistani and Indian Experts talk to Pakistani MPs
   PILDAT holds Exclusive Briefing for the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence

 
Briefing Session
June 23, 2009
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

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Pakistani MPs call on Speaker House of Commons, Canada; interact with Public Accounts and Government Operations and Estimates Committees
   Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation Study Visit to Canada on Parliament and Budgetary Accountability: May 10-17, 2009

 
Canada Study Trip
May 14, 2009
Ottawa

Details

                   

Role of Finance Committee Crucial in Pre-Budget Consultation: Pakistani MPs interact with Finance Committee, Canada
   Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation Study Visit to Canada on Parliament and Budgetary Accountability: May 10-17, 2009

 
Canada Study Trip
May 12, 2009
Ottawa

Details

                   

Study Visit of Pakistan Parliamentary Defence Committee to United Kingdom concludes
   Study Tour of Pakistan Parliamentary Defence Committee to the UK

 
UK Study Visit
May 03, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation of Defence Committees meets with the Intelligence & Security Committee, UK
   Study Tour of Pakistan Parliamentary Defence Committee to the UK

 
UK Study Visit
April 29, 2009
London

Details

                   

Commons Defence Committee Chair and Members hold detailed Interactions with the Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation of Defence Committees
   Study Tour of Pakistan Parliamentary Defence Committee to the UK

 
UK Study Visit
April 28, 2009
London

Details

                   

Parliamentary Delegation of Defence Committees meets the UK Minister of State for Defence
   Study Tour of Pakistan Parliamentary Defence Committee to the UK

 
UK Study Visit
April 27, 2009
London

Details

                   

Workshop on Parliamentary Committees and the Budget Process: Thinking an Effective Role in Pakistan concludes in Islamabad
   Parliamentary Committees’ Role vital for meaningful scrutiny of Budget

 
Briefing Session
April 23, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Microfinance sector helps alleviate poverty, improves the living standards in Pakistan
   PILDAT Briefing Session on Microfinance and the Society: Lahore April 20 and Islamabad April 21, 2009

 

April 21, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Roundtable Discussion on State of Democracy 2008-2009

Weak Democracy and Poor Governance better than Better Governance and Strong Dictatorship

   
 
PILDAT Roundtable Discussion
April 03, 2009
Hotel Marriot, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Reviews the State of Democracy in Pakistan

PILDAT Releases Annual Report on the Evaluation of the National Assembly; State of Governance and Analysis of Public Opinions 2008-2009

   
 
Roundtable Discussion
April 03, 2009
Islamabad

Details
PILDAT Evaluation of National Assembly 2008-2009
PILDAT Governance and Democracy                    

“Gen. Musharraf stopped me from briefing Parliamentary Committee; held Parliament in worst contempt: Khokhar
   PILDAT 3rd Joint Workshop of Pakistan-Afghanistan Parliamentarians concludes in Islamabad

 
Pak-Afghan Workshop
April 01, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance -2007 Analysed; Review Proposed in keeping with National and International Considerations
   

 
Briefing Session
February 14, 2009
Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore

Details

                   

4 per cent of the GDP to be devoted to Education by 2015: Federal Education Minister
   PILDAT Consultation with Parliamentarians on Education for All in Pakistan

 
Consultation Session
January 29, 2009
Serena Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

Workers, Parliamentarians call for broader consultation on new INDUSTRAL RELATIONS Law; Federal Labour Minister announces Tripartite conference on Feb 16.
   

 
Briefing Session
January 27, 2009
Serena Hotel, Islamabad

Details
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Mathematical precision in compliance recommended: ICCI; Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue must adopt a holistic approach to amend AMLO 2007: Syed Naveed Qamar
   Briefing Sessions on Money Laundering and Pakistan for Parliamentarians and Businesspersons

 
Briefing Session
January 22, 2009
ICCI, Islamabad

Details

                   

Young Parliamentarians Forum constituted for the 13th National Assembly
   YPF Executive Committee Elects Office Bearers

 

January 19, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Geo News to air PILDAT Dialogue Series on Understanding Relations between the Muslims & the Western World
   Terrorism & Pakistan: WHAT OUGHT TO Change: PILDAT Dialogue Goes on Air

 
PILDAT-Geo Dialogues
January 12, 2009
Islamabad

Details

                   

Second Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09 concludes
   

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
January 05, 2009
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

Government’s Reliance on International Financial Institutions denounced
   Second Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
January 03, 2009
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

Independence of Judiciary Stressed
   Youth Parliament Pakistan

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
January 02, 2009
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

National Commission on Education necessary for maintaining educational standards in the country
   

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
January 01, 2009
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

Youth Parliament demands setting up of a multi-party Parliamentary Committee to probe murder of Benazir Bhutto
   

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
December 31, 2008
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

How Committed is the Western World to Democracy: PILDAT Dialogue Goes on Air
   Geo News to air PILDAT Dialogue Series on Understanding Relations between the Muslims & the Western World

 
PILDAT-Geo Dialogues
December 30, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Youth Parliament to debate India-Pakistan Conflict, State of Economy & Education, and Independence of Judiciary
   Second Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09

 
YPP 2008 Second Session
December 30, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Executive Director observes Bangladesh Parliamentary Election as part of the Commonwealth Observation Group
   

 
PILDAT News
December 30, 2008
Islamabad

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State and Society Must Reconcile on Causes of Terrorism to Address the Crisis
   PILDAT Roundtable Discussion: Pakistan, Terrorism and the International Perspective

 
Dialogue Series
December 22, 2008
Lahore

Details

                   

Issues of Pakistani Migrant Workers: Unity – A Way Forward
   PILDAT Briefing Session for Balochistan MPAs

 
Briefing Session
December 19, 2008
Quetta

Details

                   

Legislators’ Perspective: Issues of Pakistani Migrant Workers – A Way Forward
   PILDAT Briefing Session for Sindh MPAs

 
Briefing Session
December 18, 2008
Hotel Pearl Continental, Karachi

Details

                   

PILDAT Launches Websites of 15 MNAs as a Pilot Project
   

 
Launching Ceremony
December 16, 2008
PIPS, Islamabad

Details
Sardar Arshad Khan Leghari Comments [mp3]
Khush Bakht Shujat Comments [mp3]                    

Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance -2007 Analysed; Review Proposed in keeping with National and International Considerations
   PILDAT Exclusive Briefings on Money Laundering and Pakistan for Senior Government Official and Media Persons

 
Briefing Sessions
December 05, 2008
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Government should institute Electoral Reforms at this stage, demands CGEP
   

 
National Roundtable
December 03, 2008
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Friendship is the Only Way Forward: Parliamentarians from Pakistan & Afghanistan Reiterate
   PILDAT facilitates Pakistan’s Parliamentary Delegation to Kabul

 
Pak-Afghan Parliamentarians Workshop
October 31, 2008
Hotel Serena, Kabul

Details

                   

PILDAT International Conference on Civil-Military Relations: October 21-22, 2008; Lahore, Pakistan
   PILDAT International Conference on Civil-Military Relations

 
International Conference
October 22, 2008
Hotel Avari, Lahore

Details

                   

First Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009 Concluded at Islamabad
   

 

September 22, 2008
Islamabad

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Youth Cabinet swears-in; Youth Parliament discusses Revival of Students Unions
   

 
First Session of Youth Parliament 2008
September 19, 2008
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

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Youth Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition take Oath
   

 

September 18, 2008
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009 meets for its First Session

Youth Parliament is the ideal forum for Political Grooming of Young Pakistanis: Sherry Rehman

   

 

September 17, 2008
Hotel Margalla, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Concludes Consultative Sessions on Revival of Students’ Unions
   

 
Consultative Session
September 16, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Second Consultative Session: Lahore

PILDAT Consultations on the Revival of Students’ Unions in Pakistan

   

 
Second Consultative Session
September 10, 2008
Islamabad

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Membership of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009 Selected

Youth Parliament Steering Committee Finalises Membership of Youth Parliament

   

 
PILDAT News
September 05, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Systematic and Urgent Revival of Students Unions Stressed
   

 
First Consultative Session
September 04, 2008
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Consultation: Orderly Revival of Students Unions in Pakistan
   

 
Discussion Paper
September 01, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Geo TV to air PILDAT Dialogue Series on Understanding Relations between the Muslims & the Western World
   

 
PILDAT News
August 18, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Western Scholars arrive for Muslims-West Dialogue
   

 
Dialogue Series
August 11, 2008
Hotel Pearl Continental, Karachi

Details

                   

PILDAT issues discussion paper on Revival of Students’ Unions in Pakistan
   

 
Discussion Paper
August 10, 2008
Islamabad

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PILDAT Launches Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009
   

 
Announcement
July 22, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

What Pakistanis Want US Policymakers to Know
   PILDAT-Stimson Centre’s Candid Conversation

 
Web Brief
July 15, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT issues Budget Session Roundup of the National Assembly
   

 
Budget Roundup
July 15, 2008
Islamabad

Details
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PILDAT holds Briefing Session on Overseas Pakistani Workers: Significance and Issues of Migration

Parliamentarians call for Developing and Implementing Effective Policies for Promotion and Protection of Overseas Pakistani Workers

   

 
Briefing Session
July 03, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Conference on Rule of Law and Democracy in Pakistan: the Road to the Future
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani welcomes recommendations on Balochistan, FATA and the Civil-Military Relations

   

 
Conference News
June 17, 2008
Marriot Hotel, Islamabad

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PILDAT Constitutes Citizens’ Policy Panel on FATA
   

 
Press Release
June 12, 2008
Islamabad

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Parliamentarians seek a more Effective Role in the Budget-making Process
   PILDAT Briefing for Parliamentarians

 
Briefing
June 11, 2008
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT lauds National Assembly Speaker on NA Website
   

 
Press Release
June 04, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

MPs from FATA call for Dialogue with Government
   Dialogue on Current Situation in FATA

 
Dialogue
June 04, 2008
Hotel Marriot, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT issues Roundup of the 4th Session as the National Assembly begins its 5th Session
   

 
Roundup
June 02, 2008
Islamabad

Details
4th Session Roundup - Download [PDF]
                   

Pak-Afghan Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Terrorism, other Issues demanded
   First Joint Parliamentary Workshop for Pakistan and Afghan MPs concludes

 
Workshop
April 24, 2008
Marriott Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

First Joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentarians’ Workshop on “Parliamentary Oversight”
   

 
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

   

 
Dialogue Series
April 18, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Pakistani Diaspora in the West needs to “do more”
   

 
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
   

 
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  
   

 
PILDAT Analysis
March 20, 2008
Islamabad

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15th Sitting of the Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations
   

 
DGCMR Meeting
February 28, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

CGEP reviews polling-day fairness; demands:
   

  • Political Parties to Respect Public Mandate
  • 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
 
CGEP Statement
February 21, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

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
   

 
CGEP Statement
February 15, 2008
Islamabad

Details

Download Report [PDF]                   

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
   

 
Background Paper
February 15, 2008
Islamabad

Details

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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

   
 
Refresher Course
February 14, 2008
Peshawar, Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta, Lahore

Details

                   

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

   
 
CGEP Statement
February 11, 2008
Islamabad

Details

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Citizens Group holds meetings with Ch. Shujaat and Mian Nawaz Sharif; discusses parties' positions on pre-election environment
   

 
CGEP Statement
February 06, 2008
Lahore

Details

                   

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

   
 
APC on Education for All
February 05, 2008
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

Download English Version [PDF]  Urdu Version [PDF]  News/Media Version [PDF]  Joint Declaration [PDF]             

Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations Welcomes Steps announced to distance military from Civilian domains; Complete Civilian Supremacy be established over the Armed Forces
   

 
Statement
February 01, 2008
Islamabad

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Citizens Group on Electoral Process (CGEP) Met with Provincial Election Commissioner of Sindh
   

 
Press Release
January 29, 2008
Karachi

Details

                   

Understanding Elections in Pakistan
   

 
Briefing
January 25, 2008
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

Download Calculus of Electoral….[PDF] 

Download How Elections Are Stolen... [PDF] 

Presentation by Dr. Ijaz Shafi Gillani [PDF]               

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

   
 
CGEP Fact Finding Mission
January 21, 2008
Islamabad

Details

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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
 

January 09, 2008
Islamabad

Details

[Download PDF]                   

All Parties Conference on ‘Education For All’ on February 5
   

 
Media Briefing
January 18, 2008
Islamabad

Details

1. APC Fact Sheet [PDF]  2. Statement of UNESCO-Director [PDF]                 

CGEP to undertake Electoral Fact Finding Mission to District Attock
   

 
Press Release
January 14, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Citizens Group Calls for:
   

  1. A Non-Partisan President
  2. Independent Inquiry Commission for the Benazir Bhutto tragedy
  3. Appointment of a New CEC and Reconstitution of full ECP
  4. Effective Use of Powers by the ECP
  5. Restraint by the Political Parties
  6. Responsibility by the Media
  7. Peaceful Conduct by all Citizens
  8. No Further Postponement of Polls on any grounds
 
Meeting
January 04, 2008
Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore

Details

                   

Citizens Group on Electoral Process (CGEP) to Review the Political and Electoral Scenario
   

 
Press Release
January 03, 2008
Islamabad

Details

                   

Political Parties Must be Consulted by the ECP on Election Date
   

 

December 31, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Election 2008 Manifestoes of Political Parties: Parties’ Positions Remain Vague on Key Issues
   PILDAT Releases Comparative Study of Election Manifestoes

 
Comparative Study
December 27, 2007
Islamabad

Details

[Download PDF]                   

PILDAT briefs Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) leadership on Engaging with Political Parties; Facilitates Meetings of PWF with Political Leadership of Pakistan
   

 
Briefing and Meetings
December 19, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Supreme Court Judges Reject Constitutional Amendments
   

 
Statement
December 18, 2007
Karachi

Details

                   

Lawyers & Civil Society Should Closely Monitor General Election
   

 
Statement
December 14, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Citizens Group on Electoral Process & Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations: Statement Issued on Saturday November 17, 2007
   

 
Joint Meeting
November 17, 2007
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Citizens’ Report on the 5-Year Performance of the National Assembly

NA Completes 5-Year Term under Martial Law; Ordinances Outnumber Legislation
   

 
Report
November 17, 2007
Islamabad

Details

Download [PDF]                    

PILDAT Released Analysis of MNAs Assets Declaration as National Assembly Completes 5 Years
   

 
Report
November 15, 2007
Islamabad

Details

Download [PDF]                    

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
   

 

November 08, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Civil-Military Relations Group demands Setting up a Special Senate Committee on FATA
   

 

November 02, 2007
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations Warns against Martial Law, Emergency
   

 
Seminar
November 02, 2007
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Citizens’ Group Demands Polling Station Wise Progressive Results on ECP Website
   

 
Position Paper
October 05, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Justice (Retd.) Wajihuddin resigns from Non-Partisan Election-Monitoring Citizens Group on Electoral Process - CGEP
   

 

September 25, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Free and Fair Election is imperative to make the transition from militarised democracy to civilian democracy
   

 
Seminar
September 18, 2007
Hotel Marriott, Karachi

Details

                   

PILDAT deeply concerned at reports of amendment of Presidential Election Rules by the ECP
   

 

September 16, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT asks National Assembly to pass Anti-Money Laundering Bill
   

 
Legislative Brief
September 11, 2007
Islamabad

Details
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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
   

 

September 07, 2007
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Report claims Ordinances outnumbered Acts of Parliament in 4 Years
   

 

September 03, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Launches People-Parliament Connect: Issues First Legislative Brief on the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Bill, 2007
   

 

August 28, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT made party to the Voters List Case
   

 

August 10, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT files application with Supreme Court to become a party in the Electoral Rolls petition; Demands free CNICs for missing voters in 4 months
   

 

August 06, 2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Rt. Honourable Mr. David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, UK addresses Special Session of Youth Parliament
   

 
Special Session
July 26, 2007
PIPS Parliamentary Lodges, Islamabad

Details

                   

Draft Election Code of Conduct Proposed by Citizens Group on Electoral Process
   

 


Islamabad

Details

                   

The Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations calls for Parliamentary elections before Presidential polls; a political approach to resolving the Balochistan issue
   9th Sitting

 

May 08, 2007
PILDAT, Islamabad

Details

                   

Briefing Session on Pakistani Young Parliamentarians’ Study Tour to India
   

 

May 07, 2007
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Demilitarization of Politics and Economy Urged; PILDAT International Conference on Justice, Accountability and International Experience Concludes
   Roundtable on Justice, Accountability and International Experience

 

May 2-3 2007
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Workshop: Reforms to Improve Electoral Participation of Women, Youth and Minorities
   Reforms to Improve Electoral Participation of Women, Youth and Minorities

 

April 12,2007
Hotel Serena Islamabad

Details

                   

The Pakistani Young Parliamentarians’ Delegation Study Tour to India
   

 

March 26, 2007


Details

                   

Sindh MPAs should focus on Labour Issues
   

 

March 08,2007
Hotel Marriat Karachi

Details

                   

Sindh MPAs should focus on Labour Issues
   

 

March 08,2007
Hotel Marriat Karachi

Details

                   

Conference on General Election 2007 – Prospects and challenges with the special focus on NWFP and Balochistan
   

 

Febuary 26, 2007
Hotel Serena,Islamabad

Details

                   

Parliamentarians unite to form multi-party Task Force on Balochistan
   

 

Febuary 20,2007
Hotel Best Western, Islamabad

Details

                   

Citizens’ Group on Electoral Processes Formed; Writes Letter to the CEC on Compilation of Electoral Rolls
   

 

Febuary 02,2007
Islamabad

Details

                   

Consultative Workshop
   

 

January 10,2007
Hotel Peral Continental, Peshawar

Details

                   

7th Meeting of the Dialogue Group on Civil Military Relations
   

 

August 23, 2006
PILDAT, Islamabad

Details

                   

Seminar on The Art and Science of Political Lobbying
   

 

August 22, 2006
Marriott Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

Electoral Violence and Electoral Dispute Resolution Focus Group Discussion with Women
   

 

August 18, 2006
Peshawar

Details

                   

6th Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Group on Women’s Issues-PCGWI
   

 

August 16, 2006
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Training Workshop on Conflict Management and Negotiation Styles for Pakistani Women MPs
   

 

August 7, 2006
Hotel Best Western Islamabad

Details

                   

Electoral Violence and Electoral Dispute Resolution Focus Group Discussion with Youth
   

 

July 31, 2006
Islamabad

Details

                   

The Dialogue on Civil Military Relations advises the President against combining the office of the President of Pakistan with the Chief of Army Staff
   

 

July 08, 2006
Islamabad

Details

                   

Seminar on what makes an Election Credible?
   

 

June 23, 2006
; Serena Hotel, Islamabad

Details

                   

Madrassa Education in Pakistan and the Uk
   

 
Madrassa Education in Pakistan and the Uk
June 22,2006
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
Profiles of Speakers PDF
                   

5th Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Group on Women’s Issues
   

 
5th Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Group on Women’s Issues
June 12, 2006
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Short Course for Parliamentarians on Budget Process and Analysis
   

 

June 7, 2006
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Discussion with Mr. Yashwant Sinha on Pakistan India Relations: the way forward
   

 

June 6, 2006


Details

                   

Short Course for Parliamentarians How to make effective contribution in the Parliamentary Budget Process?
   

 

June 3, 2006
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Kamal Hossain, Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
    on Lessons for Pakistan from Bangladeshi Electoral Reforms and the System of Caretaker Government

 

May 17, 2006
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad

Details

Paper by Dr. Kamal Hossain Programme [PDF]                   

Short Course for Women Parliamentarians
   Being and Effective Committee Member

 

Monday, May 15, 2006
Hotel Best Western, Islamabad

Details

                   

Short Course for Women Parliamentary Committee Chairs and Staff
   Use of Research, Media and Civil Soceity Organizations to Enhance, Effectiveness of Parlimentary Committees

 

May 14, 2006
Hotel Marriatt, Islamabad

Details

                   

Dialogue Between the Muslim World and the West
   By Youth Representative from United Kingdom and Pakistan

 

May 08-13, 2006
Karahi, Lahore, Queta, Peshawar, Islamabad

Details

                   

How to be an effective Parliamentarian?
   

 
How to be an effective Parliamentarian?
April 17, 2006


Details
In The News
                   

PILDAT collaborates with ACYPL to host US Legislators
   

 
PILDAT collaborates with ACYPL to host US Legislators
April 02-12, 2006
Islamabad

Details

                   

Briefing to the Members and Staff of the Punjab Assembly Understanding Labour Issues in Pakistan
   

 
Briefing to the Members and Staff of the Punjab Assembly Understanding Labour Issues in Pakistan
March 14, 2006
Hotel Avari, Lahore

Details

                   

PILDAT collaborates with East-West Centre, Hawaii
   

 
PILDAT collaborates with East-West Centre, Hawaii
February 13-14, 2006
Islamabad

Details

                   

SAFTA in Pakistan’s Interest
   

 
SAFTA in Pakistan’s Interest
February 03, 2006
Hotel Marriot, Islamabad

Details

                   

Parliament to be consulted before presenting policy options on Kashmir
   

 
Parliament to be consulted before presenting policy options on Kashmir
December 21, 2005
Hotel Holiday Inn; Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT/ Solidarity Center organized Briefing to Parliamentarians on Labour Issues
   

 
PILDAT/ Solidarity Center organized Briefing to Parliamentarians on Labour Issues
September 19,2005
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad

Details
In the News
                   

Dialogue on Democracy, Governance and Extremism with the delegation accompanying the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
   

 
Dialogue on Democracy, Governance and Extremism with the delegation accompanying the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
September 15,2005
PILDAT Islamabad

Details

                   

Conduct of Local Government Election 2005 & Prospects of the Next General Election
   

 
Conduct of Local Government Election 2005 & Prospects of the Next General Election
September 5,2005
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad

Details
Programme [PDF]
Local Government Election 2005 Fact Sheet [PDF]                    

Regional Dialogue on Free, Fair and Credible Elections Concludes
   

 
Regional Dialogue on Free, Fair and Credible Elections Concludes
June 29-30, 2005
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Parliamentary Internship Programme for Senate Concludes
   

 
Parliamentary Internship Programme for Senate Concludes
May 30, 2005
Best Western, Islamabad

Details

                   

Meaningful Involvement of Parliamentary Committees Critical for the Budget Process
   

 
Meaningful Involvement of Parliamentary Committees Critical for the Budget Process
May 09, 2005
Best Western, Islamabad

Details
Case Study [PDF] [147 KB]
                   

Launching Ceremony Of Parliamentary Internship Programme For Senate
   

 
Launching Ceremony Of Parliamentary Internship Programme For Senate
February 28, 2005
Best Western, Islamabad

Details

Fact Sheet for PIP                   

Parliamentary Oversight of Security Sector
   

 
Roundtable Discussion
February 25, 2005
Best Western, Islamabad

Details

                   

Challenges before Pakistan
   

 
A Discussion with Mr. Stephen P Cohen
January 29, 2005
PILDAT Offices, Lahore

Details

                   

Parliamentary Democracy and Good Governance
   

 
Round Table Discussion with the Canadian Parliamentary Delegation
January 11, 2005
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Local Government Systems
   

 
Discussion with Mr. M.J. Khan,Houston City Council Member, District F
January 06, 2005
Pildat Office, Lahore

Details

                   

Internally democratic political parties required for stable democracy in Pakistan
   

 
Discussion with Mr. Sajjad Karim
December 29, 2004
Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore

Details

                   

Patience and Persistence required for a stable democracy in Pakistan
   

 
Discussion with Dr. Ashraf Choudhary
December 25, 2004
Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore

Details

                   

PILDAT Executive Director represents Pakistan at BMENA `Forum for the Future`
   

 
Meeting
December 08-11, 2004.
Rabat, Morocco

Details

                   

First 2 Years and Performance of the National Assembly and Prospects of Democracy
   Greater Public-Parliamentary Liaison Required

 
Public Forum
November 29, 2004
Holiday Inn, Islamabad

Details
Report [PDF] [109 KB]
                   

Former Foreign & Law Minister of Bangladesh on  ‘Democracy in South Asia; Challenges and Prospects’
   Special Lecture by Dr. Kamal Hossain

 
Report
November 24, 2004
Hotel Avari Lahore

Details

                   

Legislative Study Tour to the US Concludes
   

 
Legislative Study Tour to USA
September 22 – October 02, 2004
USA

Details
Introductory Booklet USA [PDF] [4.57 MB]
List of participants                    

Presentation to G8 and BMENA Foreign Ministers
   

 
Presentation
September 24, 2004
New York

Details

                   

Civil Military Dialogue
   

 
Dialogue for Parliamentarians
September 20-21, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

Programme Details                   

Comparison of Parliamentary Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Indian and Pakistani Parliaments
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
September 13, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

Programme Details                   

Study Tour to India
   

 
Legislative Study Tour
August 28-September 04, 2004
India

Details
Introductory Booklet India [PDF] [456 KB]
Programme Details                   

Effective Committee System
   

 
Briefing Session for members of Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
August 25, 2004
Conference Hall, Balochistan Assembly – Quetta

Details

Programme Details                   

Centre-Provinces Relations
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
August 23, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

Programme Details                   

Meeting of the Legislative Strengthening Group - LSG
   

 
LSG Meeting
August 16, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Effective Committee System
   

 
Briefing Session for MPAs - Sindh
August 12, 2004
Sheraton Hotel, Karachi

Details

                   

Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Group on Women’s Issues
   

 
CAUCUS Meeting
August 02, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Overview of the Constitution
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
August 02, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Effective Committee System
   

 
Briefing Session for members of Provincial Assembly of Punjab
July 12, 2004


Details
Briefing Paper [PDF] [809 KB]
Urdu [23.1 MB]                    

Freedom of Information
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
June 28, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
Briefing Paper [PDF] [936 KB]
Urdu [936 KB]                    

Understanding the Budget 2004-05
   Roundtable discussion to provide an in-depth analysis of the Budget 2004-05 to parliamentarians.

 
Roundtable Discussion
June 27, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

First Batch of 15 Interns Selected for National Assembly
   

 

June 21, 2004
Best Western, Islamabad

Details

                   

Provincial Budget Process
   How can the MPAs make effective contribution?

 
Legislative Strengthening Workshop for MPAs of Sindh
June 19-20, 2004
Sheraton Hotel, Karachi

Details

                   

Selection Committee Meets for PIP Interviews
   

 
Meeting
June 09, 2004 , June 17-18, 2004
Lahore, Islamabad

Details

                   

Internship Programme for Punjab Assembly
   

 
launching ceremony and orientation of selected students
June 15, 2004
Lahore

Details

                   

Multi-party Legislative Strengthening Group (LSG) formed
   

 
LSG Meeting
June 13, 2004
Islamabad Islamabad

Details

                   

Poverty Reduction and the Budget
   To raise awareness of legislators about poverty and the budget

 
Breifing session for parlimantarians
June 07, 2004
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details
Background Paper [571 KB]
                   

Study Tour of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of NWFP to the UK House of Commons
   

 
International Study Tour
May 23 - 24 , 2004
United Kingdom

Details

                   

Effective Committee System Effective Committee System
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
May 17, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details

                   

Provincial Budget Process
   How can the MPAs make effective contribution?

 
Legislative Strengthening Workshop for MPAs of Punjab
May 10-11, 2004
Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore

Details

                   

Study Tour of Political Parties Officials to Germany
   

 
International Study Tour
May 09-16 , 2004
Germany

Details

                   

PILDAT delegation calls on Speaker Sindh Assembly, Deputy Parliamentary Leader of MQM and prominent MPAs.
   

 
Visit
April 28, 2004
Karachi

Details

                   

Provinicial Budget Process
   How can the MPAs make effective contribution?

 
Legislative Strengthening Workshop for MPAs of Balochistan
April 25-26, 2004
Hotel Serena, Quetta

Details

                   

Short Course for Parliamentarians
   The Foreign Policy Process in Pakistan

 
PILDAT recently conducted a 4-day Short Course to orient parliamentarians on the topic of Process of Foreign Policy Formulation in Pakistan
April 12-15, 2004
Hotel Pearl Continental, Muree

Details

                   

Provincial Budget Process
   How can the MPAs make effective contribution?

 
Legislative Strengthening Workshop for MPAs of NWFP
April 05-06, 2004
Hotel Pearl Continental, Peshawar

Details
Briefing Paper [PDF] [2.1 MB]
                   

PILDAT Launches Directory of the 12th National Assembly of Pakistan
   

 
Launching Ceremony
March 30, 2004
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details
Online Version of Directory
                   

Implementation of International Agreements on Women in Pakistan
   

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
March 29, 2004
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

Briefing Session on SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area)
   Advantages and Challenges for Pakistan

 
Briefing Session for Parliamentarians
February 23, 2004
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
Programme [107 KB]
Briefing Paper [PDF]                    

Workshop on the Devolution of Power
   

 
Legislative Strengthening Workshop for Members of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh
February 16-17, 2004
Avari Towers, Karachi

Details

                   

First Year of Increased Women Representation in the Parliament:
   Lessons, Reflections and the Way Forward

 
Inauguration & Dilogue
February 09, 2004
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details
Programme [62 KB]
Background Paper [PDF]                    

General Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of Pakistan
   15 Members Elected to the YPF Executive Committee

 
General Meeting of the YPF
December 29, 2003
Hotel Serena, Islamabad

Details

                   

PILDAT Staff Get-together
   

 
Staff Dinner
November 17, 2003
Hotel Pearl Continental, Lahore

Details

                   

Roundtable Discussion on YPF Delegation's Visit to German Parliament
   

 
Roundtable Discussion
November 11, 2003
Hotel Marriott, Islamabad

Details
View details of YPF delegation's visit to Germany
                   

PILDAT Executive Director meets UNDP/IPU Mission
   

 
Meeting
October 27, 2003
Hotel Avari, Lahore

Details

                   

Delegation of Young Parliamentarians Visits German Parliament