Pakistan National and Provincial Assembly Elections, 10 October 2002 : the report of the Commonwealth Observer Group

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Pakistan National and Provincial Assembly Elections, 10 October 2002 : the report of the Commonwealth Observer Group

(Commonwealth Observer reports)

Commonwealth Secretariat, c2006

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These Election Reports are the observations, conclusions and recommendations of Commonwealth Observer Groups. The Secretary-General constitutes these observer missions at the request of governments and with the agreement of all significant political parties. At the end of a mission, a report is submitted to the Secretary-General, who makes it available to the government of the country in question, the political parties concerned and to all Commonwealth governments. The report eventually becomes a public document.

Table of Contents

Letter of Transmittal Introduction Invitation Background Terms of Reference Activities of the Group Chapter 1: The Political Context Early History Military Rule and the Quest for Stable Government The First General Elections A New Beginning for Democratic Governance Recent Political Developments: 1999 to the Present The Presidential Referendum The Legal Framework Order 2002 Chapter 2: The Constitutional and Legal Framework The Election Commission Election of the National Assembly The Provincial Assemblies The Senate The President The Cabinet Franchise and the Electoral Role Voter Identification Qualification and Disqualification of Candidates for Election Miscellaneous Provisions Election Tribunals Legislation Governing Political Parties The Legal Framework Order 2002 Chapter 3: Preparations for the Elections Voter Registration and Identity Cards Women Minorities Allegations Concerning the Abuse of State Resources Election Commission Directives Delimination of Constituencies Nomination of Candidates Civic/Voter Education Political Parties Appointment and Training of Polling Officials Allocation of Polling Stations Security Postal Ballots Observers Chapter 4: The Campaign and the Media The Campaign The Media Chapter 5: The Poll, Count and Results Process Introduction Concerns and Fears The Poll The Counting of the Votes The Constituency Results Process Concerns and Fears Conclusions and Recommendations Polling Day The Campaign Period Electoral Framework Conclusions Recommendations Acknowledgements Annexes

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