The Election Commission of Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, permanent and constitutionally established federal body responsible for organizing and conducting of elections to state parliament, provincial legislatures, local governments, elections to the office of President of Pakistan, Delimitation of Constituencies and preparation of Electoral Rolls.
Senate of Pakistan is also known as the upper house of Pakistan. The elections for senate are conducted after a time interval of three years for one half of the senate and each senator is allocated a time period of six years. If in any scenario there is no president in Pakistan or he is unable to perform his duties then chairmen of the senate perform the duties of a president unless and until there comes a new president or old one recovers himself.
The document discusses Pakistan's electoral system. It outlines that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is responsible for administering general elections according to Articles 218-219 of the Pakistani constitution. The ECP is comprised of a Chief Election Commissioner and four members from each province. There are several types of elections that take place in Pakistan, including assemblies elections to elect the National and Provincial assemblies, Senate elections, presidential elections, and local government elections held every four years.
The document discusses the Constitution of Pakistan from 1973. It establishes Pakistan as an Islamic republic based on principles of the Quran and Sunnah. The constitution provides for fundamental rights, a parliamentary democracy, and an independent judiciary. It introduced a federal system with power shared between provincial and central governments. However, the constitution has faced instability with multiple amendments and suspensions over the years.
Salient feature of the constitution of 1973BushraIram2
The document summarizes the key features of Pakistan's 1973 constitution. It established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with Islam as the state religion. It introduced a parliamentary system of government with a bicameral legislature consisting of the National Assembly and Senate. It established the office of the President as the ceremonial head of state and Prime Minister as the functional head of government. It outlined fundamental rights and distributed legislative powers between the federal and provincial governments.
The Senate of Pakistan is the upper house of parliament. It has 104 seats total with members elected to represent each province and territory for six year terms. The Senate ensures equal representation of provinces as membership in the lower National Assembly is based on population. Key roles of the Senate include legislation, oversight of the executive branch, representing provinces, and providing policy guidance. It works alongside the National Assembly to pass laws and check the government.
The document discusses judicial activism and Pakistan's judicial system. It outlines the structure of Pakistan's courts, from the Supreme Court down to district courts and special tribunals. The Supreme Court has the power to overturn legislation and presidential orders. High Courts exist in each province and exercise appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. Alternative dispute resolution systems also exist outside the formal court structure. Recently, the Chief Justice has taken on high-profile cases related to corruption and criminal cases.
Senate of Pakistan is also known as the upper house of Pakistan. The elections for senate are conducted after a time interval of three years for one half of the senate and each senator is allocated a time period of six years. If in any scenario there is no president in Pakistan or he is unable to perform his duties then chairmen of the senate perform the duties of a president unless and until there comes a new president or old one recovers himself.
The document discusses Pakistan's electoral system. It outlines that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is responsible for administering general elections according to Articles 218-219 of the Pakistani constitution. The ECP is comprised of a Chief Election Commissioner and four members from each province. There are several types of elections that take place in Pakistan, including assemblies elections to elect the National and Provincial assemblies, Senate elections, presidential elections, and local government elections held every four years.
The document discusses the Constitution of Pakistan from 1973. It establishes Pakistan as an Islamic republic based on principles of the Quran and Sunnah. The constitution provides for fundamental rights, a parliamentary democracy, and an independent judiciary. It introduced a federal system with power shared between provincial and central governments. However, the constitution has faced instability with multiple amendments and suspensions over the years.
Salient feature of the constitution of 1973BushraIram2
The document summarizes the key features of Pakistan's 1973 constitution. It established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with Islam as the state religion. It introduced a parliamentary system of government with a bicameral legislature consisting of the National Assembly and Senate. It established the office of the President as the ceremonial head of state and Prime Minister as the functional head of government. It outlined fundamental rights and distributed legislative powers between the federal and provincial governments.
The Senate of Pakistan is the upper house of parliament. It has 104 seats total with members elected to represent each province and territory for six year terms. The Senate ensures equal representation of provinces as membership in the lower National Assembly is based on population. Key roles of the Senate include legislation, oversight of the executive branch, representing provinces, and providing policy guidance. It works alongside the National Assembly to pass laws and check the government.
The document discusses judicial activism and Pakistan's judicial system. It outlines the structure of Pakistan's courts, from the Supreme Court down to district courts and special tribunals. The Supreme Court has the power to overturn legislation and presidential orders. High Courts exist in each province and exercise appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. Alternative dispute resolution systems also exist outside the formal court structure. Recently, the Chief Justice has taken on high-profile cases related to corruption and criminal cases.
The document discusses Pakistan's judicial system. It has a hierarchical structure with the Supreme Court at the top, followed by high courts in each province, and subordinate civil and criminal courts at the district level. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review and to strike down laws as unconstitutional. High courts have appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. Alternative dispute resolution systems like jirgas also operate, especially in tribal areas. Justice and rule of law are important to uphold citizens' rights and resolve disputes in a systematic manner.
We already know that the parliament of Pakistan is consists of the two houses and the president. The two houses are known as the Senate and the National assembly. Under the constitution of Pakistan, 1973, in Article 50; the senate was constituted for the first time.
The foremost idea for the establishment of the Senate of Pakistan was to give equal depiction to all federating units. There is equivalent provincial association in the Senate that stable the provincial variation in the National Assembly where the amount of seats is determined based on populace volume.
The document summarizes the key features of the constitutions of Pakistan from 1956 to 1973. The 1956 constitution established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with Urdu and Bengali as national languages. It had a unicameral legislature and parliamentary system of government. The 1962 constitution made it more difficult to amend and gave the president significant powers. The 1973 constitution is the current governing document which is a rigid, written constitution with a parliamentary democracy and bicameral legislature. It declares Islam as the state religion and protects fundamental rights and minorities.
The Legal Framework Order of 1970 established the legal framework for elections in Pakistan following the abrogation of the 1962 constitution. It dissolved the One Unit system in West Pakistan and replaced the principle of parity with direct elections. The Order laid out the distribution of seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies, and established that elections would be held in October and December of 1970. It also outlined broad principles for the new constitution, including establishing Pakistan as an Islamic republic, preserving Islamic principles, and ensuring fundamental rights and independence for provinces.
Pakistan has been facing numerous key public sector challenges such as transformation of traditional public administration to new public management system leading towards public value management model in Pakistan electoral system. This is similar to what we have in other developed countries like UK, Canada and Australia.
Almost after 70 years of its independence, government yet failed to conduct a single fair election through unanimously accepted voting process by public and private organizations.
In fact, most of the times; final results of elections were challenged by losing parties based on the number of complaints of election rigging and bogus old fashioned voting system.
This situation was become more worsen during the last election held in 2013, when all parties blamed for ballot theft and voters were in streets for their protests against failure of this system.
Unlike Australia, Pakistani election is based on First-past-the-post voting method instead of Preferential Voting.
Further, separation of power is also similar to UK, Australia like separate legislatures, executive and judiciary. Under the constitutional frame of work, elections are to be held after each 5 years which in fact happened earlier before completing the tenure of government.
Some of the details are given here, important is to look into the comparison of %age voting between ruling party and the opposition parties.
On recent Pakistani election, observations of international organizations were important for the institutional improvement and revealing hindrances of public participation.
The document summarizes the key aspects of Pakistan's 1962 constitution and 1973 constitution. The 1962 constitution established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with an elected president as head of state. It had a unicameral legislature and established Islamabad and Dhaka as dual capitals. The 1973 constitution made several amendments, such as establishing a bicameral parliament, an indirectly elected president, and stronger fundamental rights protections. It also cemented Pakistan's status as an Islamic republic and established several institutions to promote Islamic provisions.
This document discusses bureaucracy in Pakistan. It defines bureaucracy as a system of government run by state officials rather than elected representatives. There are five main types of bureaucracy in Pakistan: cabinet departments, independent executive agencies, independent regulatory agencies, government corporations, and presidential commissions. The document provides examples of each type and discusses the roles and characteristics of the Pakistani bureaucracy, including implementing policies, administration, and regulation. It gives brief biographies of two prominent Pakistani bureaucrats as examples.
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world’s sixth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212,742,631 people. In area, it is the 33rd-largest country, spanning 881,913 square kilometres.
Pakistan Constitutional History 1956 to 1973FaHaD .H. NooR
Abrogation of 1956’s constitution and Imposition of Martial Law (1958)
Introduction of Basic Democracies by Mr. Ayub Khan (1959)
Formulation of 1962’s Constitution
Constitution of 1962
Salient features of 1962’s Constitution
Abrogation of the 1962’s Constitution & Imposition of Martial law by Mr. Yahya Khan (1969)
1973 Constitution
The document summarizes Pakistan's judicial system. It outlines that the system consists of a superior judiciary led by the Supreme Court, and a subordinate judiciary comprising various district, civil, and specialized courts. It also discusses the role and jurisdiction of courts at the federal and provincial levels, including High Courts, as well as tribal and military courts. The judiciary aims to preserve constitutional rule and protect citizens' fundamental rights according to the laws of Pakistan.
The judicial court system of Pakistan consists of multiple levels of courts with differing jurisdictions. At the federal level, there are three levels of courts - district courts which exist in every province, high courts that have appellate authority over lower courts, and the supreme court which has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between provinces and appellate jurisdiction over high court decisions. Additionally, family courts have exclusive authority over personal status cases and appeals go to the high court. A federal shariat court was also established in 1980 to examine if any laws conflict with Islamic principles as laid out in the Quran and Sunnah.
The Constitution of 1956 was drafted after Pakistan became a republic and consisted of 234 articles divided into 13 parts. It declared Pakistan an Islamic republic with Islam as the state religion. A federal parliamentary system of government was established with a unicameral National Assembly. However, the constitution was opposed by Bengali autonomists and the Awami League, and elections were never held. Martial law was imposed in 1958, abrogating the constitution.
The 1973 constitution of Pakistan was adopted on April 12, 1973. It is the supreme law of Pakistan and replaces previous basic laws. Some key features include: it establishes a federal parliamentary democratic republic, with Islam as the state religion and Urdu and English as official languages. The constitution provides for direct elections, an independent judiciary, and fundamental rights for citizens. It can only be amended by a two-thirds majority vote in the bicameral parliament.
Democracy in Pakistan has gone through several phases from 1972 to 2018, alternating between periods of civilian democratic rule and military dictatorship. The first phase from 1972-1977 saw Pakistan's first constitution and democratic elections. However, democracy was cut short by a military coup in 1977 led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Since then, Pakistan has experienced intermittent democratic governments between periods of army rule, with elections held in 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2002, 2008 and 2013. Key issues facing democracy in Pakistan include army interference in politics, corruption, a lack of accountability, and politicians behaving in an authoritarian manner.
i make this slide for MPA and law Students it covers the Federal structure of government of Pakistan & it contain information about Parliament its powers ,processes,procedure and functions.
problems and nature of federalism in Pakistan. the nature of federalism according to 1956, 1962, 1973 constitution of Pakistan and causes which embittered the relationships.
Pakistan peoples party democratic and socialist party- A brief HistoryZain Jadoon
Pakistan Peoples Party democratic and socialist party, complete 50 years in Pakistan politics with proving loyalty and honesty with Pakistan. PPP always work for public welfare.
The document discusses and compares local government systems in Pakistan and Britain. It outlines Pakistan's three-tier local government structure established by the 2001 Local Government Ordinance, including district, tehsil, and union administrations. It also describes Britain's complex system with regional and local councils. Overall, the document analyzes the role and importance of strong, decentralized local governments in addressing issues like development, governance, and public services in Pakistan.
Topic 7 parliamentary democracy and election processChe Amm
This document discusses elections and the democratic process in Malaysia. It begins by defining elections as a way for citizens to choose representatives through voting to make political decisions and determine issues. It then discusses the history of elections in Malaysia, including the first federal elections in 1955. It also explains the relationship between parliamentary democracy and elections, noting that elections form democratic governments, maintain leadership, and strengthen political stability. The document goes on to describe the role and workings of the Election Commission of Malaysia in overseeing fair elections.
The document discusses the electoral system of India, including how constituencies are defined, the nomination and campaign process, the model code of conduct, use of electronic voting machines with voter verifiable paper audit trails, and security measures like observers. It also mentions reservation of seats and the "None of the Above" option on voting machines. The Election Commission of India oversees the administration of elections in India according to the constitution.
The document discusses Pakistan's judicial system. It has a hierarchical structure with the Supreme Court at the top, followed by high courts in each province, and subordinate civil and criminal courts at the district level. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review and to strike down laws as unconstitutional. High courts have appellate jurisdiction over lower courts. Alternative dispute resolution systems like jirgas also operate, especially in tribal areas. Justice and rule of law are important to uphold citizens' rights and resolve disputes in a systematic manner.
We already know that the parliament of Pakistan is consists of the two houses and the president. The two houses are known as the Senate and the National assembly. Under the constitution of Pakistan, 1973, in Article 50; the senate was constituted for the first time.
The foremost idea for the establishment of the Senate of Pakistan was to give equal depiction to all federating units. There is equivalent provincial association in the Senate that stable the provincial variation in the National Assembly where the amount of seats is determined based on populace volume.
The document summarizes the key features of the constitutions of Pakistan from 1956 to 1973. The 1956 constitution established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with Urdu and Bengali as national languages. It had a unicameral legislature and parliamentary system of government. The 1962 constitution made it more difficult to amend and gave the president significant powers. The 1973 constitution is the current governing document which is a rigid, written constitution with a parliamentary democracy and bicameral legislature. It declares Islam as the state religion and protects fundamental rights and minorities.
The Legal Framework Order of 1970 established the legal framework for elections in Pakistan following the abrogation of the 1962 constitution. It dissolved the One Unit system in West Pakistan and replaced the principle of parity with direct elections. The Order laid out the distribution of seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies, and established that elections would be held in October and December of 1970. It also outlined broad principles for the new constitution, including establishing Pakistan as an Islamic republic, preserving Islamic principles, and ensuring fundamental rights and independence for provinces.
Pakistan has been facing numerous key public sector challenges such as transformation of traditional public administration to new public management system leading towards public value management model in Pakistan electoral system. This is similar to what we have in other developed countries like UK, Canada and Australia.
Almost after 70 years of its independence, government yet failed to conduct a single fair election through unanimously accepted voting process by public and private organizations.
In fact, most of the times; final results of elections were challenged by losing parties based on the number of complaints of election rigging and bogus old fashioned voting system.
This situation was become more worsen during the last election held in 2013, when all parties blamed for ballot theft and voters were in streets for their protests against failure of this system.
Unlike Australia, Pakistani election is based on First-past-the-post voting method instead of Preferential Voting.
Further, separation of power is also similar to UK, Australia like separate legislatures, executive and judiciary. Under the constitutional frame of work, elections are to be held after each 5 years which in fact happened earlier before completing the tenure of government.
Some of the details are given here, important is to look into the comparison of %age voting between ruling party and the opposition parties.
On recent Pakistani election, observations of international organizations were important for the institutional improvement and revealing hindrances of public participation.
The document summarizes the key aspects of Pakistan's 1962 constitution and 1973 constitution. The 1962 constitution established Pakistan as an Islamic republic with an elected president as head of state. It had a unicameral legislature and established Islamabad and Dhaka as dual capitals. The 1973 constitution made several amendments, such as establishing a bicameral parliament, an indirectly elected president, and stronger fundamental rights protections. It also cemented Pakistan's status as an Islamic republic and established several institutions to promote Islamic provisions.
This document discusses bureaucracy in Pakistan. It defines bureaucracy as a system of government run by state officials rather than elected representatives. There are five main types of bureaucracy in Pakistan: cabinet departments, independent executive agencies, independent regulatory agencies, government corporations, and presidential commissions. The document provides examples of each type and discusses the roles and characteristics of the Pakistani bureaucracy, including implementing policies, administration, and regulation. It gives brief biographies of two prominent Pakistani bureaucrats as examples.
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world’s sixth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212,742,631 people. In area, it is the 33rd-largest country, spanning 881,913 square kilometres.
Pakistan Constitutional History 1956 to 1973FaHaD .H. NooR
Abrogation of 1956’s constitution and Imposition of Martial Law (1958)
Introduction of Basic Democracies by Mr. Ayub Khan (1959)
Formulation of 1962’s Constitution
Constitution of 1962
Salient features of 1962’s Constitution
Abrogation of the 1962’s Constitution & Imposition of Martial law by Mr. Yahya Khan (1969)
1973 Constitution
The document summarizes Pakistan's judicial system. It outlines that the system consists of a superior judiciary led by the Supreme Court, and a subordinate judiciary comprising various district, civil, and specialized courts. It also discusses the role and jurisdiction of courts at the federal and provincial levels, including High Courts, as well as tribal and military courts. The judiciary aims to preserve constitutional rule and protect citizens' fundamental rights according to the laws of Pakistan.
The judicial court system of Pakistan consists of multiple levels of courts with differing jurisdictions. At the federal level, there are three levels of courts - district courts which exist in every province, high courts that have appellate authority over lower courts, and the supreme court which has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes between provinces and appellate jurisdiction over high court decisions. Additionally, family courts have exclusive authority over personal status cases and appeals go to the high court. A federal shariat court was also established in 1980 to examine if any laws conflict with Islamic principles as laid out in the Quran and Sunnah.
The Constitution of 1956 was drafted after Pakistan became a republic and consisted of 234 articles divided into 13 parts. It declared Pakistan an Islamic republic with Islam as the state religion. A federal parliamentary system of government was established with a unicameral National Assembly. However, the constitution was opposed by Bengali autonomists and the Awami League, and elections were never held. Martial law was imposed in 1958, abrogating the constitution.
The 1973 constitution of Pakistan was adopted on April 12, 1973. It is the supreme law of Pakistan and replaces previous basic laws. Some key features include: it establishes a federal parliamentary democratic republic, with Islam as the state religion and Urdu and English as official languages. The constitution provides for direct elections, an independent judiciary, and fundamental rights for citizens. It can only be amended by a two-thirds majority vote in the bicameral parliament.
Democracy in Pakistan has gone through several phases from 1972 to 2018, alternating between periods of civilian democratic rule and military dictatorship. The first phase from 1972-1977 saw Pakistan's first constitution and democratic elections. However, democracy was cut short by a military coup in 1977 led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Since then, Pakistan has experienced intermittent democratic governments between periods of army rule, with elections held in 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2002, 2008 and 2013. Key issues facing democracy in Pakistan include army interference in politics, corruption, a lack of accountability, and politicians behaving in an authoritarian manner.
i make this slide for MPA and law Students it covers the Federal structure of government of Pakistan & it contain information about Parliament its powers ,processes,procedure and functions.
problems and nature of federalism in Pakistan. the nature of federalism according to 1956, 1962, 1973 constitution of Pakistan and causes which embittered the relationships.
Pakistan peoples party democratic and socialist party- A brief HistoryZain Jadoon
Pakistan Peoples Party democratic and socialist party, complete 50 years in Pakistan politics with proving loyalty and honesty with Pakistan. PPP always work for public welfare.
The document discusses and compares local government systems in Pakistan and Britain. It outlines Pakistan's three-tier local government structure established by the 2001 Local Government Ordinance, including district, tehsil, and union administrations. It also describes Britain's complex system with regional and local councils. Overall, the document analyzes the role and importance of strong, decentralized local governments in addressing issues like development, governance, and public services in Pakistan.
Topic 7 parliamentary democracy and election processChe Amm
This document discusses elections and the democratic process in Malaysia. It begins by defining elections as a way for citizens to choose representatives through voting to make political decisions and determine issues. It then discusses the history of elections in Malaysia, including the first federal elections in 1955. It also explains the relationship between parliamentary democracy and elections, noting that elections form democratic governments, maintain leadership, and strengthen political stability. The document goes on to describe the role and workings of the Election Commission of Malaysia in overseeing fair elections.
The document discusses the electoral system of India, including how constituencies are defined, the nomination and campaign process, the model code of conduct, use of electronic voting machines with voter verifiable paper audit trails, and security measures like observers. It also mentions reservation of seats and the "None of the Above" option on voting machines. The Election Commission of India oversees the administration of elections in India according to the constitution.
The document discusses electoral reforms in Pakistan. It provides background on elections in Pakistan and outlines several recommendations to improve the electoral process, including establishing clear timelines for nomination procedures, ensuring impartial returning officers and election commission members, allowing overseas voting, using electronic voting machines cautiously, stopping discriminatory voter lists, providing a "none of the above" option, limiting candidates to one constituency, and strengthening monitoring of election expenses and results.
The document summarizes India's electoral system. It describes how India has the largest democracy in the world, with over 600 million eligible voters who vote at nearly 800,000 polling stations across varied terrain. The Election Commission of India oversees all national and state elections, and employs over 5 million personnel to conduct them. Elections are held through a system of universal adult suffrage and secret ballots. The Election Commission is an independent constitutional body that ensures free and fair elections through transparent processes established in law.
Current situation demands to understand the necessity to ponder the opinion of voters on the point of re-establishment of democracy. For achieving this goal several attempts have been made which includes stating the awareness to vote, providing training & technical knowledge and the cooperation with voters, elected representatives, political parties and the media.
The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering elections in the country. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The key functions of the Commission include being the guardian of free and fair elections through measures like the Model Code of Conduct, registering political parties, setting limits on election expenses, and prohibiting the publication of opinion polls. It also has quasi-judicial powers. The Commission aims to ensure that elections are held regularly and democratically through a large election machinery across states.
The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering elections in the country. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The key functions of the Commission include being the guardian of free and fair elections through measures like the Model Code of Conduct, registering political parties, setting limits on election expenses, and prohibiting the publication of opinion polls. It also has quasi-judicial powers. The Commission aims to ensure that elections are held regularly and democratically through a large election machinery across states.
India holds regular elections to ensure peaceful transition of power and participation of citizens in the political process. The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering free and fair elections according to the Constitution. Any citizen over 18 can vote, while those deemed unsound of mind or convicted of certain crimes cannot. However, the electoral system faces weaknesses like misuse of money and power, criminalization of politics, voting along caste/religious lines, and low voter turnout. Reforms are needed like changing the electoral system, ensuring more women in politics, stricter rules on money in politics, and barring candidates with criminal cases.
Asian Election Stakeholder Forum III (AESF III)
August 22 – 26, 2016
Bali, Indonesia
"Transparency & integrity for Quality Elections"
General Election Commission Republic of Indonesia
and
General Election Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)
The document proposes electoral reforms in India to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in politics. It suggests establishing Student Electoral Cells (STEC) in educational institutions across India to empower youth and promote free and fair elections. STEC members would monitor election campaigns for malpractices and educate the public about democracy. A hierarchy including student heads and a faculty coordinator would oversee each STEC. STEC would train members and spread awareness. Credible reporting to the Election Commission of India could help ensure fair elections. Solutions are also proposed to enable floating populations to vote through digital voting screens. Challenges and mitigation measures are discussed.
This document discusses electoral reforms in Pakistan. It outlines several key reforms that have already been implemented, such as reducing the voting age to 18, increasing seats for women, and requiring CNICs for voter registration. However, continued low public trust in the electoral process risks discrediting democracy. The document proposes additional reforms that could be implemented now, including biometric voter verification, limits on election spending, and improving training for polling staff. It emphasizes that both reforms and their proper implementation are needed to strengthen Pakistan's democracy.
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous body established in 1950 by the Constitution of India to administer election processes for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice President. It operates under the Constitution and Representation of the People Act. The Commission has 300 officials based in New Delhi and is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner appointed for a 6-year term. Key responsibilities include defining the election process, issuing the Model Code of Conduct to ensure free and fair elections, and overseeing State Election Commissions which administer local government elections.
The document summarizes the process and method of elections in India. It outlines that India has a democratic and secular republican form of government established by its parliament. Elections are the foundation of democracy and involve citizens voting to elect representatives to public office. The constitution provides for an Election Commission to administer elections according to principles like universal adult suffrage. Elections involve processes like constituency delimitation, nomination of candidates, campaigning, voting, and counting to elect winners through a first-past-the-post system.
The Election Commission of India is a permanent constitutional body that oversees elections in the world's largest democracy. It has sole authority to conduct free and fair elections according to constitutional provisions and electoral laws. The Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, who are appointed by the President for six-year terms. It oversees a massive election machinery involving millions of personnel to manage elections across diverse regions of India.
POLITICAL PARTIES AND THE ELECTION SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA (1).pptMDMASUMHOSSAIN6
This document discusses the political party system and election process in Malaysia. It outlines the ruling and opposition parties, types of elections including general and by-elections, and the roles and functions of the Malaysian Election Commission which includes conducting elections, registering voters and candidates, and declaring results. It also provides details on the requirements to become a voter or candidate. The election process involves secret ballots counted at polling centers, with elections held every five years according to the single-member plurality system.
The Bangladesh Election Commission is established by the constitution to oversee elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and up to four other Commissioners appointed by the President. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Bangladeshi citizen over 18, of sound mind, a resident of the constituency, and not convicted of certain offenses.
The Commission's powers and functions include conducting free and fair elections, implementing the electoral code of conduct, preparing voter rolls, delimiting constituencies, resolving disputes, overseeing candidate and party finances, registering parties, and limiting campaign spending. However, it faces challenges like ensuring a level playing field for all parties and gaining the trust of major political parties.
The document discusses the need for electoral reforms in India to address issues like the influence of black money and criminal candidates in elections as well as the lack of transparency in political funding. It proposes several reforms such as online voting, restrictions on candidates with criminal backgrounds, greater regulation of campaign donations, and making the Election Commission of India independent of government control. The challenges in implementing reforms and monitoring their impact are also examined.
2011.05.00 Boda, Michael (2011). Considerations for Establishing an EMB in Jo...Michael Boda
The document discusses potential models for establishing an independent election management body (EMB) in Jordan to oversee the country's electoral processes. It outlines three common models - a governmental body, an independent entity, and a mixed model involving both the executive branch and independent standards. While Jordan has utilized different aspects of these models, the document argues any EMB must ensure the behavioral independence of election managers. It also examines important considerations for establishing an effective EMB, such as its legal mandate, responsibilities, and including checks and balances in its structure and appointment process.
Elections in Pakistan take place at both the national and local level. At the national level, Pakistan elects a 342-seat National Assembly and Senate. The Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly, while the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of both houses of Parliament and provincial assemblies. Pakistan has over 5,000 elected local governments. Elections are overseen by the Election Commission of Pakistan and feature numerous political parties, with coalitions sometimes forming after elections. The upcoming 2013 general election will be Pakistan's 11th since 1962 and aims to complete another democratic transition of power.
Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
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Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity • a micro report by Rosie WellsRosie Wells
Insight: In a landscape where traditional narrative structures are giving way to fragmented and non-linear forms of storytelling, there lies immense potential for creativity and exploration.
'Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity' is a micro report from Rosie Wells.
Rosie Wells is an Arts & Cultural Strategist uniquely positioned at the intersection of grassroots and mainstream storytelling.
Their work is focused on developing meaningful and lasting connections that can drive social change.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
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This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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Mastering the Concepts Tested in the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Assoc...SkillCertProExams
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2. AN INTRODUCTION
Pakistan constitutionally is
a democratic parliamentary republic
with its political system based on an
elected form of governance.
Election management bodies
1. Completely independent from
Government
2. Completely under government control
3. Semi-autonomous
The Election Commission of
Pakistan lies in the first category.
3. ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN
تودوا انتٰاالمناهلها ٰالى
"to render the trusts (such as the affairs of the state) to their
owners (those who are competent to it)"
-Quran 4:58
4. ORIGIN OF ECP
Formed
March 23, 1956; 61 years ago
(7 December; National voters day)
Jurisdiction
Constitution of Pakistan
Headquarters
Islamabad CapitalVenue
Agency Executives
MugheesAli (chief Election Commissioner)
BabarYaqub Fateh (Secretary Election Commission of
Pakistan)
5. INTRODUCTION
The Election Commission of Pakistan is
an independent, autonomous,
permanent
and constitutionally established federal
body responsible for organizing and
conducting of elections to state
parliament, provincial legislatures, local
governments, elections to the office of
President of Pakistan, Delimitation of
Constituencies and preparation of
Electoral Rolls.
6. ECP- A CONSTITUTIONAL BODY
Key words
Independent
Autonomous
Permanent
Responsible for the entire
process, "conducting of
elections".
(the phrase gives sweeping powers to
ECP)
7. STRUCTURE
Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza
(Current Chief Election Commissioner)
Under the Article 213 & 216, ECP has a
five member panel consisting of
A Chief Election Commissioner
Four retired judges of the High
Courts from respective four
provinces of the country
All members of are appointed by the
President and have equal status and say in
the decisions of the Commission.
8. VISION OF ECP
To become a more vibrant and
progressive election management
body that delivers its constitutional
mandate of organizing and
conducting elections
honestly
justly
fairly
and guarding against corrupt practices
having complete trust of the people,
and contributing towards a stronger
democracy in Pakistan.
9. MISSION OF ECP
To organize and conduct elections honestly,
justly, fairly and transparently in accordance with
law by further enhancing organizational
capacity;
preparing and maintaining credible electoral
rolls;
delimiting constituencies in a transparent
manner;
encouraging informed voters’ participation;
managing electoral processes diligently;
employing modern electoral technologies;
ensuring inclusiveness;
consolidating constructive relationships with all
stakeholders;
and continuing electoral reforms in Pakistan.”
11. ECP UNDER 1956-CONSTITUTION
A permanent ECP, headed by a chief
election commissioner (CEC) and as
many members, called election
commissioners
Appointment was to be made by
President of Pakistan for 05 years
selection was not limited to judges
12. ECP UNDER 1962-CONSTITUTION
Permanence of the ECP ended.
An election commission was to be created for each election.
ECP comprises of 2 serving judges one from each high court (East and west
Pakistan)
CEC would be head of ECP for 03 years.
13. ECP UNDER 1973-CONSTITUTION
The chief election commissioner was a permanent for a three-year term.
CEC must be a serving or retired Judge
ECP comprises of 02 x high court judges
The judges were chosen by the president after consultation with the chief
justices concerned
14. CHANGES MADE UNDER 18TH AMENDMENT
ECP is now a permanent body, comprising a CEC, who is no more the sole
boss, and four retired judges
The power to select them has been taken from the president and given to
parliament.
CEC`s term had rightly been raised to five years
16. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF ECP
In order to organize and conduct elections
Honestly
Justly
fairly
the Election Commission has a permanent
administrative office that is ECP Secretariat
in Islamabad.
There is a ECP Secretary who lead the
countrywide network of offices.
Present ECP secretary Babar yaqoob
17. CONTINUED
The Secretary manages
human and material resources
formulates policies
applies them in order to create
conditions where the ECP as an
organization is able to effectively
perform its functions.
The Secretary has the support of
Additional Secretary
various Director Generals (DGs),
Provincial Election Commissioners
(PECs),
Additional Director Generals (ADGs)
and other officers.
18. CONTINUED
In the hierarchical set-up the DGs (director Generals) are assisted by
ADGs
Deputy Directors
Assistant Directors and many more.
The ECP has more than 2,200 staff members across the country.The current
organizational structure of the ECP is describes next.
19. ECP SECRETARIAT
The Secretariat consists of various wings and
units:
Election Wing
BudgetWing
Administration Wing
Local Government Wing
InformationTechnology Wing
Training Wing
Law Directorate
Public Relations Directorate.
The Secretariat of the
ECP is situated in
Islamabad and is headed
by Secretary of the ECP,
who manages the
functions of the
organization throughout
the country.
20. INDEPENDENCE
The Commission has to
maintain its independence
full financial autonomy
and functions
independently of all
government control.
Without the government interference, the
commission has to
perform its functions
conduct of nationwide general elections
the by-elections
the preparation of polling schemes
the appointment of polling personnel
assignments of voters
arrangements for the maintenance of law
and order
supervision and directions of the Election
Commission.
21. CONTINUED
Each of the Wings/Directorates/Units is headed by either a DG or an ADG.
The DGs are assisted by ADGs, Directors, Deputy Directors and Assistant
Directors.
The ECP has also established two new units:
Electoral Finance Unit and
Gender Unit
that are headed by ADGs.
22. PROVINCIAL ELECTION COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICES
Their offices are located in the four provincial
capitals:
1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Peshawar
4. Quetta
The PECs are supported by Joint Provincial Election
Commissioners (JPECs), Directors, Deputy Directors,
Assistant Directors and other staff.
There is one JPEC in each of the four provincial offices.
The provincial set-up of
the ECP is headed by
a Provincial Election
Commissioner (PEC).
23. REGIONAL ELECTION COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICES
The ECP has Regional Election Commissioners (RECs) in as many divisions
of the country.
The RECs mainly play the role of a link between the PEC Office and DECs.
They also corporate with the
Divisional administration
District administrations
Other public stakeholders in their respective jurisdiction.
24. DISTRICT ELECTION COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICES
There are 126 district offices throughout the
country.
DEC also functions as
A District Officer that establish and maintain
liaison with district administration and other
executive authorities
A Registration Officer tasked with maintaining the
electoral rolls.
The ECP also has Election Officers in the districts to
assist the DECs in various areas of their work.
The ECP has clerical support staff across the
organization.They assist in the various departments.
The lowest tier of the
ECP’s organizational set-
up in the country is at the
district level, headed by a
District Election
Commissioner (DEC).
26. IMPARTIALITY
The ECP should not support or promote any
political party at all
Should not in favor of a particular cause.
Should be fair in all of its decisions and
functions.
Justice holding in implementation of
decisions
No biasedness preferring the benefit to one
person over another for important reasons
equal treatment of
all challenges or
debates; fairness.
27. TRANSPARENCY
The ECP should have transparency in its policies
and actions
Should ensure that the stakeholders have
access to relevant information
It is the responsibility of the ECP to disclose
results in a transparent manner.
Openness,
accountability, and
honesty define
transparency, the
obligation to share
information with
citizens.
28. INCLUSION OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS
The ECP must pay its full efforts to create
favorable conditions for women, minorities
and persons with disabilities with regard to
the electoral process
It should take necessary steps for the
preservation of women and minority rights.
To empowered powerless
or unimportant people
within a society or group
for taking participate in
the functions of ECP
29. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
The ECP will ensure to have
Qualified
Competent
Selected on merit staff
in order to organize and conduct credible
elections.
ECP must ensure that it
is having professional
excellence in its all
departments overwide
throughout Pakistan
30. FAVORABLE WORKING CONDITIONS
The ECP must always tries hard to create
Favorable working conditions
Productive and promising results
and deal with its employees in a fair manner.
It should provide smooth functioning at every
step.
ECP promote
conducive working
conditions for the
better functioning
31. GENDER MAINSTREAMING
The ECP must strive to mainstream gender in
its structure as well as in the electoral
processes.
It must involve the gender perspective to
respond more effectively to the need of all
citizens – women and men, girls and boys.
It must preserve the rights of inequalities
Gender
mainstreaming
internationally is a
strategy towards
realizing gender
equality
32. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES
While introducing electoral reforms the ECP
must adopt best practices based on ground
realities in line with international standards.
That can include reforms of:
Electoral constituencies
election district borders
Ballot design
voting equipment
Scrutineering (election monitoring by
candidates, political parties, etc.)
Electoral reforms
must be according
to the International
Standards
34. TO PREPARE ELECTORAL ROLLS
To prepare electoral rolls
for elections to the
National and Provincial
Assemblies and revise such
rolls annually. [Article 219
(a)];
35. TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT ELECTIONS
To organize and conduct election
to the Senate and fill casual
vacancies in a House or a Provincial
Assembly [Article 219(b)];
36. TO CONDUCT ELECTIONSTOTHE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
To organize and conduct
election to the Local
Government institutions
[Article 140A]
A Pakistani voter places his thumb imprint at a
polling station for the local bodies elections in
Quetta on December 7, 2013.
38. DIDQUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS
To decide cases of
disqualification of members of
Parliament and Provincial
Assemblies on receipt of
reference from the Chairman or
the Speaker or Head of the
political party, as the case may
be. [Article 63(2) and Article
63A]
Recent disqualification of Prime
Minister Nawaz Sharif
39. ELECTIONSTOTHE OFFICE OFTHE PRESIDENT
To hold and conduct election to
the office of the President as per
Second Schedule to the
Constitution of the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan [Article 41 (3)]
The first presidentYahya Khan
elected by the public of Pakistan
40. TO HOLD REFERENDUM
To hold Referendum as
and when ordered by
the executive authority.
[Article 48 (6)]
42. REFORMING ELECTORAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Preparing a paper on issues related to the legal framework in light of lessons
learned in wake of previous general elections
Review the package of amendments sent to the government prior and resend
for legislation
Unify the election laws by improving the earlier draft and also bring about
improvements
Unification of election rules on the basis of the unified election law
Analysis of new local government laws and rules and draft recommendations
for improvements
Devise legal provisions with sanctions to prevent any attempt to bar female
voters from exercising their right to vote at an election
43. CONTINUED
Review for the Political Parties
Review the system of reserved seats
Make the codes of conduct
Provide technical assistance to the
relevant standing committees of the Senate and
National Assembly
Identify and introduce electronic voting
machines, and biometric identification of
voters for elections
44. CONTINUED
Improve the form used for submission of statements of assets and
liabilities by the members of the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies
Devise legal framework enabling internally displaced persons to vote
for their home constituencies
Examine the system of postal ballot and bring about improvements
Propose legal amendments to revise timelines for finalization of
polling scheme and increase the duration for better management of
elections
45. ELECTION OPERATIONS
Develop an operational plan for piloting electronic voting machines and
biometric voter identification
Develop an EVM and biometric voter identification implementation plan
Establish a geographical information system (GIS)
Engage all relevant government entities for their support to seek data to be used
for delimitation of constituencies as well as for preparation of list of polling
stations
Undertake an assessment of the polling stations with a focus on accessibility
for persons with disabilities
Establish polling stations across the country with no change in the four
months prior to an election
46. CONTINUED
Develop a practical operational plan for out of country voting for overseas
Pakistani voters
Develop a system for election observation
Prepare guidelines for presiding officers to get confirmation about the visit of
an election observer
Review the level of financial/logistic support to public sector employees for
their engagement in different activities
Develop and maintain a database of trained polling staff
Review various forms and envelops used for an election and reduce their
number for easy handling by polling staff
47. CONTINUED
establish a tracking system
Undertake a study on ballot paper integrity and suggest improvements with
security features
Engage the government for holding the national census in the country
Strengthen district coordination committees
Review the current system of multiple constituencies managed by one RO
and replace it with one RO managing one constituency only – national or
provincial
Develop a paper on creating a pool of ROs/DROs/presiding officers with
different options
Establish an electronic information management system
48. ELECTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Identify gaps in the law dealing with electoral dispute resolution and
elaborate procedures for improvement
Refine and improve the handbook for AppellateTribunals
Develop a handbook and other support material for ElectionTribunals
Run awareness campaigns to inform candidates and political parties
about the process of lodging complaints and filing petitions
Improve tracking and management of incoming complaints using a
database system to ensure professional management of complaints
49. AUTONOMY OF THE ECP, FINANCE AND BUDGET
SYSTEM
Undertake an assessment of the level of autonomy
Improve the areas related to financial autonomy of the ECP on the basis of
the findings of the assessment report
Follow the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) regulations
to ensure transparency in all procurements, and ensure quality of the
procured material
Develop a computer-based inventory system – easy to use and update –
to support the ECP’s logistical and procurement needs
Set up a Quality Assurance Committee to check the quality of
material procured and ensure that it is as per required specifications and
standards
50. ELECTORAL FINANCE
Assess the legal framework dealing with electoral finance and make it
more effective
Develop a campaign monitoring toolkit for the ECP’s monitoring teams
Develop a training methodology and plan, and conduct training of
monitoring teams
Set up and strengthen an Electoral Finance Unit at the ECP Secretariat
Build the capacity of the staff managing the Electoral Finance Unit
through relevant trainings
51. VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTORAL ROLLS
Establish computerized electoral rolls system (CERS) at the ECP
Secretariat and PEC offices and have it operationalized by NADRA along
with source code, system documentation and Management Information
System, etc
Maintain and update voters database system at the ECP Secretariat and
PEC offices and improve the existing CERS
Extend CERS to the ECP’s district offices across the country and ensure
their connectivity for online/real-time updating of voters’ data
Develop, approve and implement a standard operating procedure for
updating the electoral rolls on a regular basis – including new registrations,
deletions and correction of voters particulars under Section 18 of the
Electoral Rolls Act, 1974
52. CONTINUED
Review the existing death registration system in collaboration with
NADRA and suggest improvements for keeping the electoral roll updated
Review quality of the electoral roll through list-to-voter and voter-to-list
analysis based on defined parameters
Analyze the existing format of electoral rolls and introduce improvements
for easy identification of voters during the polling process and decide on
changing from census bloc to polling station-centered strategy
Develop operational and technical procedures for updating the CERS
database once the system is delivered by NADRA
53. CIVIC ANDVOTER EDUCATION
Undertake a survey on voter participation, including men and women
Develop a bi-yearly voter education plan with specific targets
Develop a civic education plan targeting engagement of different
segments of society
Engage with civil society at the district level to reinvigorate the ECP’s
district civic and voter education committees
Increase voter participation in the next general elections with all-inclusive
efforts covering men, women, minorities, youth, persons with disabilities
and others
Develop material on civic and voter education for inclusion in
school/college level curriculum
54. CONTINUED
Undertake advocacy efforts with the provincial ministries of education to
include voter/civic education
Prepare and disseminate information through the ECP’s website
Prepare the ECP’s quarterly newsletter and share information with
internal and external stakeholders
Place voter information and educational videos on the ECP’s website
Hold debates in educational institutions covering various dimensions of
civic and voter education
Develop messages, themes and topics for various voter/civic education
activities in the country
55. GENDER IN ELECTORAL PROCESSES ANDTHE ECP
Formulate an implementation plan for rolling out gender-related activities
Conduct research to identify barriers which prevent women from registering
and exercising their right to vote
Devise a strategy to reduce the gap between men and women on the
electoral rolls
Develop a strategy for reducing voter turnout gaps between men and
women
Develop a mechanism for increasing the percentage of female polling staff
Develop curriculum/ material for training of the ECP officials on gender
issues and implement it through FEA
56. CONTINUED
Develop a concept note to identify the advantages of having picture on
the CNIC for women
Review existing guidelines for polling staff for effective recording of
gender disaggregated results
All position advertisements of the ECP to state “women are encouraged
to apply”
Train ECP master trainers on gender specific training for managing
gender-related training needs
Make all training and voter education material gender sensitive and work
towards building a gender-sensitive culture in the ECP
57. CONTINUED
Analyze polling stations with high and low women turnout to identify
issues and prospects
Strengthen the mechanism for recording and redressing complaints of
women voters and candidates
Include gender matters in the training of security and polling personnel
Ensure effective implementation of Protection against Harassment of
Women in theWorkplace
58. MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Focus on ensuring participation of minorities in the electoral processes
while developing voter education material
Undertake a gender-sensitive survey on barriers to participation of
persons with disabilities in the electoral processes
Develop training modules on persons with disabilities’ participation in
electoral processes
Conduct training of the ECP officials on inclusion of persons with
disabilities in the electoral processes
59. TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Develop a yearly training plan for the FEA
Train and build the capacity of at least 50 ECP officers as master trainers in different
electoral areas
Develop specific curriculum and undertake training and capacity building activities for
senior/mid-level ECP officers
Build capacity of the junior support function staff of the ECP (grade 7-16) in their
specific roles as well as in general areas
Organize BRIDGE
Develop an induction plan for officers joining the ECP
Implement the ECP’s induction plan on a regular basis through FEA
60. CONTINUED
Train polling staff for the next general elections
Train/orient DROs and ROs for the next general elections
Train security officials about their role in election
Work with political parties and support their efforts
Develop materials for training of polling staff engaged for general and bye-
elections
Develop training/ orientation materials for DROs and ROs
Develop general capacity building material for ECP employees at various levels
Train and build the capacity of FEA staff to better manage the academy
administratively and technically
61. CONTINUED
Expose ECP officers to international best practices
Strengthen the ECP’s research capability to support its key functions
Train ECP officers in the conduct of election to the Senate of Pakistan
Train ECP officers on delimitation of constituencies
Develop a pool of master trainers throughout the country for training
polling staff for general elections
Develop materials/modules for the training of polling staff for local
government elections
62. CONTINUED
Training of polling staff for local Develop materials/modules for the
training of DROs/ROs for local government elections
Train DROs/ROs for local government elections
Make available all training materials on the ECP website
Develop a database of ECP officials who received training – within and
outside Pakistan
Develop and maintain a database of ECP trainers
63. ECP’S STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH
Strengthen a two-way communication system with political parties
Develop a strategic communication plan for the ECP to manage communication
Hold regular consultations with Pakistani civil society and international
stakeholders
Assess the ECP’s website layout and contents and make it more informative and
dynamic with updated information
Review and improve the system of placement of statements of assets and
liabilities of the Parliamentarians and members of the Provincial Assemblies by
the ECP on its website
Undertake briefings for media persons and observers – both national and
international
64. ECP’S ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND HUMAN
RESOURCES
Review the ECP’s organizational structure and human resources and identify any
gaps in the system
Develop a revised organizational chart with clear responsibilities and line of
communication
Develop job description for each position in the ECP
Make terms of reference as part of the ECP’s Officers and Servants Rules
Recruit training staff for FEA
Deploy trainers to manage training needs at the provincial level
Establish a Gender Unit at the ECP and deploy resources to address various
challenges, on the basis of the already developed term of reference
65. CONTINUED
Establish an Electoral Finance Unit on the basis of the terms of reference already
developed
Establish a specialized Civic andVoter Education / Information Unit at the ECP
Operationalize the Electoral Rolls Wing/Unit at the ECP and develop its capacity
Review and finalize the HR policy of the ECP
Ensure that women are at least 10 percent of the ECP’s workforce at all levels
Ensure that minorities are at least 5 percent of the ECP’s workforce at all levels
Ensure that persons with disabilities are at least 2 percent of the ECP’s workforce
at all levels
66. ECP OFFICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Undertake an assessment of the ECP’s office buildings across the country
in terms of their space and suitability
Acquire land in all districts for construction of the ECP offices and
warehouses
Prepare a plan for improving infrastructure of the ECP’s offices all over the
country
Improve infrastructure of the ECP offices to make them accessible to
persons with disabilities
Prepare a standard design of all the ECP office buildings in the country
Construct ECP office buildings all over the country in a phased manner