Submitted on March 19, 2013, this letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) contains urgent recommendations from the FATA Committee and also from 54 tribal political leaders from all seven agences and the frontier regions of FATA. The letter is also being delivered to the President of Pakistan, the KP governor, the FATA Secretariat, the SAFRON Ministry and NADRA. Copies will be received by the leaders of all 11 political parties on the FATA Committee (ANP, JI, JUI-F, MQM, NP, PkMAP, PML-N, PML, PPP, PTI and QWP) as well as the members of the Senate Special Committee on Election Issues and the outgoing National Assembly Sub-committee on Electoral Laws. --- Political Parties Campaign in Historic FATA Elections. URDU version of the full statement of the FATA Committee is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/FATAparties/fata-committee-news-release-14-march-2013-urdu ---- For a Microsoft Word version of the press release, visit the following link: http://goo.gl/sJvaw
Political Parties Campaign in Historic FATA Elections. URDU version of the full statement of the FATA Committee is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/FATAparties/fata-committee-news-release-14-march-2013-urdu ---- For a Microsoft Word version of the press release, visit the following link: http://goo.gl/sJvaw
The Myanmar Elections: Results and Implications MYO AUNG Myanmar
Crisis Group Asia Briefing N°147
Yangon/Brussels, 9 December 2015
I. Overview
The 8 November elections were a major waypoint in Myanmar’s transition from authoritarian
rule. Holding a peaceful, orderly vote in a context of little experience of
electoral democracy, deep political fissures and ongoing armed conflict in several
areas was a major achievement for all political actors, the election commission and
the country as a whole. The victorious National League for Democracy (NLD) needs
to use the four-month transitional period before it takes power at the end of March
2016 wisely, identifying key appointees early so that they have as much time as possible to prepare for the substantial challenges ahead.
A case for political parties in Pakistan-Making the Opinion of Party Members ...Aqeel Hayat
This brief presentation puts forward the idea for political parties in Pakistan to embrace accessible Information and Communication technology, such as mobile telephony and big data. This should lead to handling of intraparty matters in an inclusive and democratic manner.
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2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Syria republic electoral system.
FDA auditors gave Syria an overall electoral score of 0%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
Political Parties Campaign in Historic FATA Elections. URDU version of the full statement of the FATA Committee is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/FATAparties/fata-committee-news-release-14-march-2013-urdu ---- For a Microsoft Word version of the press release, visit the following link: http://goo.gl/sJvaw
The Myanmar Elections: Results and Implications MYO AUNG Myanmar
Crisis Group Asia Briefing N°147
Yangon/Brussels, 9 December 2015
I. Overview
The 8 November elections were a major waypoint in Myanmar’s transition from authoritarian
rule. Holding a peaceful, orderly vote in a context of little experience of
electoral democracy, deep political fissures and ongoing armed conflict in several
areas was a major achievement for all political actors, the election commission and
the country as a whole. The victorious National League for Democracy (NLD) needs
to use the four-month transitional period before it takes power at the end of March
2016 wisely, identifying key appointees early so that they have as much time as possible to prepare for the substantial challenges ahead.
A case for political parties in Pakistan-Making the Opinion of Party Members ...Aqeel Hayat
This brief presentation puts forward the idea for political parties in Pakistan to embrace accessible Information and Communication technology, such as mobile telephony and big data. This should lead to handling of intraparty matters in an inclusive and democratic manner.
About ALTSEAN
Our Priorities
Women's Rights
Business & Human Rights
Democracy & Human Rights
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2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Syria republic electoral system.
FDA auditors gave Syria an overall electoral score of 0%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Syria federal electoral system.
FDA auditors gave Russia an overall electoral score of 35%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
Ruling Party MPs Return Guns, Alleged Drug Ties to 2015 Race BY Seamus Martov MYO AUNG Myanmar
ENGLISH VERSION
http://www.irrawaddy.org/election/feature/ruling-party-mps-return-guns-alleged-drug-ties-to-2015-race
BURMESE VERSION
http://mobile.irrawaddy.org/article/2015/11/03/98511.html
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Azerbaijan's republic electoral system
FDA auditors gave Azerbaijan an overall electoral score of 25%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
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US SANCTION HUMAN RIGHTS OF MYANMAR MILTARY'S COMMANDER -CHIEF MIN AUNG HLAIN...MYO AUNG Myanmar
US SANCTION HUMAN RIGHTS OF MYANMAR MILTARY'S COMMANDER -CHIEF MIN AUNG HLAING AND OTHER MILITARY LEADERS
https://www.state.gov/on-public-designation-due-to-gross-violations-of-human-rights-of-burmese-military-officials/?fbclid=IwAR0i7oiwKSz-VZ_Qxz8l4Q-hVt4AI4EYSRKXZ8VRP1Oqezh1Y_ywrMe_oGw
On Public Designation, Due to Gross Violations of Human Rights, of Burmese Military Officials
SPECIAL BRIEFING
SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
VIA TELECONFERENCE
JULY 16, 2019
https://www.reuters.com/video/2019/07/17/us-slaps-sanctions-on-myanmars-army-chie?videoId=575634165&fbclid=IwAR17Le7kx5Uw30WZUQQuHEf4vv4ISP6p1Ji-JGbeY_y3xDKxBFm3tpCmj2U
U.S. slaps sanctions on Myanmar's army chief
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 01:29
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States. Grace Lee reports.
▶ View Transcript
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/07/article/suu-kyi-military-on-a-collision-course-in-myanmar/?fbclid=IwAR2P42owylrPL5ZXFp_jCWfGmOaE0yYiOn1_ILJsX90RpGQ4RLTEnD7uJO8
Suu Kyi, military on a collision course in Myanmar
Ruling NLD’s bid to legally amend a military-drafted constitution aims to win votes at 2020 polls but likely won’t succeed
http://www.startribune.com/us-sanctions-myanmar-generals-over-killings-of-rohingya/512801042/?fbclid=IwAR3cnwu2DaoH5v1pcczyXN0wZG54ZFSjPxLPIaT-A6wynHkRpB9lPxlQsWc
US sanctions Myanmar generals over killings of Rohingya
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-to-bar-myanmar-officials-from-arms-expos-1.7532506?fbclid=IwAR3Q4xUmLaA4IqmWPIlvMQ0ZaAyHN5kjSvjWagshrzHcrWrkvkdP-lUPylA
Israel to Bar Myanmar Officials From Arms Expos
Decision to stop issuing visas for this purpose comes after Haaretz documented officers attending Tel Aviv expo, despite international embargo over serious human rights violations
SUSPICIOUS MINDS: THE MYANMAR NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION’S TRUST DEFICITMYO AUNG Myanmar
SUSPICIOUS MINDS: THE MYANMAR NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION’S TRUST DEFICIT
https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/2017/11/29/suspicious-minds-the-myanmar-national-human-rights-commissions-trust-deficit/
https://www.facebook.com/progressivevoice/posts/10155844207264890
Progressive Voice, together with Acdd Burma and Smile Education and Development Foundation(Yangon), released a joint report on
the performance of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) today.
The report is the Myanmar chapter of the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) annual report on the
performance and establishment of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Asia, which was formally released in Bangkok on 29 November, 2017
to coincide with the Asian Pacific Forum on National Human Rights Institutions.
The Myanmar chapter highlights key issues related to the MNHRC including a trust deficit among civil society, its lack of independence and
transparency from the executive and its failure to speak out on the most pressing human rights issues facing Myanmar today
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Afghan's Islamic Republic electoral system
FDA auditors gave Afghanistan an overall electoral score of 23.75%. (50% is the minimum passing grade; 100% is the maximum grade.)
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Iraq's federal electoral system
FDA auditors gave Iraq an overall electoral score of 35.25%. (50% is the minimum passing grade; 100% is the maximum grade.)
2011 FDA Global Electoral Fairness Report on the United States Federal Electoral System.
FDA auditors gave the US an overall grade of 30%. (50% minimum passing grade.)
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Cameroon's republic presidential electoral system
FDA auditors gave Cameroon an overall electoral score of 2.5%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
First india ahmedabad edition-27 october 2020FIRST INDIA
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2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Syria federal electoral system.
FDA auditors gave Russia an overall electoral score of 35%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
Ruling Party MPs Return Guns, Alleged Drug Ties to 2015 Race BY Seamus Martov MYO AUNG Myanmar
ENGLISH VERSION
http://www.irrawaddy.org/election/feature/ruling-party-mps-return-guns-alleged-drug-ties-to-2015-race
BURMESE VERSION
http://mobile.irrawaddy.org/article/2015/11/03/98511.html
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of the Azerbaijan's republic electoral system
FDA auditors gave Azerbaijan an overall electoral score of 25%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
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US SANCTION HUMAN RIGHTS OF MYANMAR MILTARY'S COMMANDER -CHIEF MIN AUNG HLAIN...MYO AUNG Myanmar
US SANCTION HUMAN RIGHTS OF MYANMAR MILTARY'S COMMANDER -CHIEF MIN AUNG HLAING AND OTHER MILITARY LEADERS
https://www.state.gov/on-public-designation-due-to-gross-violations-of-human-rights-of-burmese-military-officials/?fbclid=IwAR0i7oiwKSz-VZ_Qxz8l4Q-hVt4AI4EYSRKXZ8VRP1Oqezh1Y_ywrMe_oGw
On Public Designation, Due to Gross Violations of Human Rights, of Burmese Military Officials
SPECIAL BRIEFING
SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
VIA TELECONFERENCE
JULY 16, 2019
https://www.reuters.com/video/2019/07/17/us-slaps-sanctions-on-myanmars-army-chie?videoId=575634165&fbclid=IwAR17Le7kx5Uw30WZUQQuHEf4vv4ISP6p1Ji-JGbeY_y3xDKxBFm3tpCmj2U
U.S. slaps sanctions on Myanmar's army chief
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 01:29
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States. Grace Lee reports.
▶ View Transcript
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/07/article/suu-kyi-military-on-a-collision-course-in-myanmar/?fbclid=IwAR2P42owylrPL5ZXFp_jCWfGmOaE0yYiOn1_ILJsX90RpGQ4RLTEnD7uJO8
Suu Kyi, military on a collision course in Myanmar
Ruling NLD’s bid to legally amend a military-drafted constitution aims to win votes at 2020 polls but likely won’t succeed
http://www.startribune.com/us-sanctions-myanmar-generals-over-killings-of-rohingya/512801042/?fbclid=IwAR3cnwu2DaoH5v1pcczyXN0wZG54ZFSjPxLPIaT-A6wynHkRpB9lPxlQsWc
US sanctions Myanmar generals over killings of Rohingya
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-to-bar-myanmar-officials-from-arms-expos-1.7532506?fbclid=IwAR3Q4xUmLaA4IqmWPIlvMQ0ZaAyHN5kjSvjWagshrzHcrWrkvkdP-lUPylA
Israel to Bar Myanmar Officials From Arms Expos
Decision to stop issuing visas for this purpose comes after Haaretz documented officers attending Tel Aviv expo, despite international embargo over serious human rights violations
SUSPICIOUS MINDS: THE MYANMAR NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION’S TRUST DEFICITMYO AUNG Myanmar
SUSPICIOUS MINDS: THE MYANMAR NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION’S TRUST DEFICIT
https://progressivevoicemyanmar.org/2017/11/29/suspicious-minds-the-myanmar-national-human-rights-commissions-trust-deficit/
https://www.facebook.com/progressivevoice/posts/10155844207264890
Progressive Voice, together with Acdd Burma and Smile Education and Development Foundation(Yangon), released a joint report on
the performance of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) today.
The report is the Myanmar chapter of the Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) annual report on the
performance and establishment of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in Asia, which was formally released in Bangkok on 29 November, 2017
to coincide with the Asian Pacific Forum on National Human Rights Institutions.
The Myanmar chapter highlights key issues related to the MNHRC including a trust deficit among civil society, its lack of independence and
transparency from the executive and its failure to speak out on the most pressing human rights issues facing Myanmar today
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Afghan's Islamic Republic electoral system
FDA auditors gave Afghanistan an overall electoral score of 23.75%. (50% is the minimum passing grade; 100% is the maximum grade.)
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Iraq's federal electoral system
FDA auditors gave Iraq an overall electoral score of 35.25%. (50% is the minimum passing grade; 100% is the maximum grade.)
2011 FDA Global Electoral Fairness Report on the United States Federal Electoral System.
FDA auditors gave the US an overall grade of 30%. (50% minimum passing grade.)
2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit of Cameroon's republic presidential electoral system
FDA auditors gave Cameroon an overall electoral score of 2.5%. (50% is the minimum passing grade.)
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EU 2013 Pakistan Election Observation Mission (report)fatanews
ISLAMABAD: The European Union’s Election Observer Mission, in its final report, has said the May 11 polls were much more free and fair than previous elections in the country. It cautioned, however, that not implementing certain legal provisions has left future elections vulnerable to malpractice.
Released at a news conference on Wednesday, the findings of the EU observer mission concluded that despite escalating militant attacks and procedural shortcomings, the May 11 electoral process progressed with a high level of competition, a marked increase in voter participation and overall acceptance of the outcome.
Speaking to reporters, Chief Observer Michael Gahler, however, noted that fundamental problems remain with the legal framework and the implementation of certain provisions.
“Now is the time for the new Parliament, the Election Commission and other stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to a democratic Pakistan. Legislation can be further developed and every by-election as well as local election is an opportunity for implementing improved practices,” he added.
The 140-member EU observer mission formulated 50 recommendations to help ensure better transparency in future elections. Of these seven require constitutional changes and 17 require changes in the primary legislation, according to Gahler.
The EU observer mission suggested the formation of a special parliamentary committee on elections to review related legislation within a framework of international law commitments. Key issues to address in this regard include candidacy criteria, transparency requirements and mechanisms for effective remedy.
It also recommended that the Election Commission of Pakistan should take full responsibility for the administration of the elections. The commission must fully implement its five-year strategic plan as well, the EU mission noted in its report.
It proposed that ECP should establish a clear regulatory framework for all aspects of the election, including results management, observation and scrutiny, and complaints. The commission should also review and develop procedures to increase checks in the polling and results process, and develop practices to improve the quality of the completed results forms, the report maintained.
The EU observer mission also asked ECP to introduce strong transparency measures, including making all notifications, decisions and election related information immediately and easily available to the public.
“All polling and results information should swiftly be made available to the public on the ECP website.”
It also suggested that the legal framework for media be revised so that it fully supports editorial independence and eliminates opportunities for censorship.
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Child Protection, the MD Gs and the Millennium Declaration
Violence against Children
Protecting Children during Armed Conflict
Children Associated with Armed Groups
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation
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Trafficking
Every Child's Birth Right: Inequities & Trends in Birth RegistrationUNICEF Publications
Birth registration is a critical first step towards protecting children throughout their lives. Nearly 230 million children under the age of five in the world have not had their births registered.
The report presents latest available data and estimates on birth registration in 161 countries. It highlights global and regional trends and examines inequities in prevalence according to social, economic, demographic and other characteristics. It describes programmatic and advocacy efforts undertaken by UNICEF and its partners.
Notice to NGOs to Hire Staff from FATA (SAFRON Ministry, 11 Nov 2014)fatanews
After receiving direction from the SAFRON Committee in the National Assembly, the SAFRON Ministry has informed NGOs working in FATA that they should hire the maximum number of employees with FATA domicile and not with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile.
In 2012, UNICEF delivered results for children through collaborative relationships with
a broad range of partners, including governments, the multilateral system, civil society
organizations, the private sector and global programme partners.
Birth Registration is the official recording of the birth of a Child by some administrative level of the state and coordinated by a particular branch of government. It is permanent and official record of a child's existence.
CHILD'S FIRST STEP TO PROTECTION!
The State of Governance in FATA (2013 January report, FATA Research Centre)fatanews
This study on “The State of Governance in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas” by FRC revolves around the main argument of Governance structure in FATA because this is the primary area to address for its smooth, conflict-free and just running. The study briefly illustrates its objectives and methodology through which the cause and effect factors are discussed during the course of this research study. The in-depth correlation between the socio-cultural, politico-economic factors and the governance are studied thoroughly to highlight the areas of hindrance in the way. || Subscribe to our email newsletter at http://eepurl.com/qnf75
FATA Annual Security Report 2012 (FATA Research Centre)fatanews
FATA Annual Security Report 2012 sums up the forms of violent extremism including attacks, casualties and major incidents of the year 2012, from the FATA Research Centres’ (FRC) previous (three) quarterly security reports and the fourth quarter of the year. Moreover it gives a detailed picture of the Fourth Quarter 2012. This annual report is divided into the following three parts. || Subscribe to our email newsletter at http://eepurl.com/qnf75
Link: http://bit.ly/fatareport | Reports and Photographs from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan.
Published in November 2014, the report features photos taken by young photographers from FATA, examples of everyday life in Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram and South Waziristan agencies. Images of the iconic Khyber Pass and many towns along the border with Afghanistan lend a real-life dimension to this largely unknown, and often ignored or misrepresented region of Pakistan. In a part of the world where photography is uncommon, these photographs depict subtle interactions of FATA citizens at work, at school and during informal moments throughout the tribal areas.
The report text, entitled "The Struggle for Rights and Reforms in Pakistan's Tribal Areas" describes the history and trajectory of reform demands made by Pakistani citizens, civil society groups and the people of FATA. Also included are quotes from citizens and political leaders, collected to show opinions and visions for the future of FATA. Voices included demonstrate a strong desire for equal rights and equal participation in the context of Pakistan's evolving democracy.
For those who know the tribal areas well, this report may serve as a reminder of the great number of Pakistanis working for a brighter future for FATA. For those previously not aware of the political activities in FATA, the report may provide a new and unique glimpse at the diverse richness of the culture and people in Pakistan's tribal areas.
The 75 photographs were carefully selected from over 1,000 that were submitted for review. All are from young photographers between the ages of 17 and 30, from varied socio-economic backgrounds in FATA. Without their efforts and talent, the report would not have been possible. Many thanks to the photographers--and those featured in their work--for the privilege of sharing these images and the stories they tell.
Photographers: Alimgir Khan, Ammad Ahmed Khan, Azmatullah, Faryal Mohmmand, Faisal Khan, Huma Gul, Irfan Ali, Jebran Yousefzia, Rizwan Bhittani, Rohida, Saba Rehman, Sara Qayum, Seema Gul and Shah Jehan.
Local Government in FATA: Failures, Challenges, Prospects (FATA Research Cent...fatanews
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2014: The tribal people demanded immediate extension of local governments system to tribal territories to mainstream the Federally Administered Tribal Areas both politically and socially with rest of the country.
This was the crux of a Study Report titled "Local Government in FATA: Past Failures, Current Challenges and Future Prospects" launched by Islamabad-based think tank - FATA Research Center - at a local hotel here on Tuesday.
The report is prepared after conducting extensive surveys, interviews and round tables conferences with different stakeholders including tribal people, elders, political and legal experts, academia, media men and government officials.
Speaking at a launching ceremony as a chief guest, Federal Minister for State and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Lt Gen (R) Qadir Baloch, said the findings of the report are manifesting the fact that tribal people are politically aware and demanding participation in affairs of the state through democratically elected bodies.
The minister elaborated that we haven't decided yet about the date of conducting local bodies elections in entire of Pakistan and will introduce the local government system in FATA before its elections.
Vibhuti patel long march of indian women asian age 14 4-2019 pg11VIBHUTI PATEL
For the 17th Lok Sabha election,
major political parties
have again shied away
from fielding women. The
Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) and Congress, two of the
biggest political outfits in the country,
have given less than 12 per cent
seats to women.
Under-representation of women in
seat distribution for candidature in
the Upper and Lower Houses of the
Parliament of India and for
Legislative Assemblies and
Legislative Councils of the state
government has been debated in
SAARC countries time and again.
Our neighbouring countries have
women’s quota in parliament as follows:
Bangladesh - 13 per cent (2008),
Pakistan - 17.5 per cent (2002) and
Nepal - 33 per cent (2016).
CBSE NCERT SOCIAL SCIENCE HISTORY GEOGRAPHY ECONOMICS POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS 9 CHAPTER our detailed election process constituencies candidate nomination challenges to election process
Project Objective
This application is intended to develop a social media interactive platform to meet the below objectives.
• For Politicians: To interact with people (Internet Savvy) where they can share their views, invite constituencies’ development ideas, respond on constructive discussions, publish their activities (Photos & Videos) and promotional activities.
• For People: Know your constituency (Government officials & Emergency services), post your village problems and constituency development activities, help/suggest your leaders with constructive ideas and be a part of it etc.
Solutions
- Platform for politicians to promote themselves in social media
- Interacting with public
- Reaching Cadre
- Solving issues raised by public, Sharing activities
- Analysing opponents activities
- Public will get access to reach leaders/politicians, officials, constituency level details, sector wise updates
- Interacting constituency politicians, fellow members and experts
- Reaching ground level politicians etc.,
See in Urdu at https://www.slideshare.net/FATAparties/letter-lg-recs-fata-secretariat-2013-january-final-urdu --- Political Parties Joint Committee on FATA Reforms: Standing United for a Brighter, Prosperous FATA (ANP, JI, JUI-F, MQM, NP, PkMAP, PML-N, PML, PPP and QWP) ---
Increasingly non partisan, South Africans willing to trade elections for secu...SABC News
South Africa is getting ready for its fifth general election, expected to be held by August 2019. Over the coming months, political parties will be campaigning for national and provincial leadership.
हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
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In a May 9, 2024 paper, Juri Opitz from the University of Zurich, along with Shira Wein and Nathan Schneider form Georgetown University, discussed the importance of linguistic expertise in natural language processing (NLP) in an era dominated by large language models (LLMs).
The authors explained that while machine translation (MT) previously relied heavily on linguists, the landscape has shifted. “Linguistics is no longer front and center in the way we build NLP systems,” they said. With the emergence of LLMs, which can generate fluent text without the need for specialized modules to handle grammar or semantic coherence, the need for linguistic expertise in NLP is being questioned.
‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
role of women and girls in various terror groupssadiakorobi2
Women have three distinct types of involvement: direct involvement in terrorist acts; enabling of others to commit such acts; and facilitating the disengagement of others from violent or extremist groups.
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FATA Committee Letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (March 19, 2013)
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4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Contact: fataparties@gmail.com – Telephone contact below
PARTIES UNITED TO ECP: FATA ELECTIONS REFORMS NEEDED NOW
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — As the tribal areas began preparing for elections this week, 11
mainstream political parties highlighted poor implementation of the Political Parties Order
extension to FATA. 54 tribal party leaders also agreed that the security establishment, political
agents and militants are all responsible for restricting their ability to operate freely in FATA. Tribal
leaders stated that intelligence agencies regularly intimidate them and their political workers and
prevent movement in their areas.
The FATA Committee also protested that the ECP has not responded adequately to elections
recommendations submitted on December 27 and urged swift action to address their five key
concerns. Emphasizing that reforms are needed to ensure free and fair elections in FATA, the group
asked for assurances that all IDPs from FATA would be provided with access to vote. Displaced by
violent conflict, IDPs are entitled the same voting rights as all Pakistanis and the more than 600,000
displaced citizens from FATA should be provided with polling stations in camps as well as in host
communities where they now live, stated a committee spokesperson.
As analysis of the voter list shows, NADRA and the Election Commission have also failed to
increase voter registration efforts and provide adequate access to CNIC registration facilities in
FATA. Citing a severe lack of mobile NADRA van campaigns and the poor accessibility and
operation of tribal ECP offices, party leaders lamented the de facto disenfranchisement of many
FATA voters.
Denouncing corruption in the political administration, tribal political leaders reiterated their view
that judicial officers from neighboring settled districts should serve as returning officers in FATA
agencies. This recommendation has thus far been ignored as the ECP recently designated political
agents as returning officers for upcoming general elections. The body also noted that this
shortcoming will adversely impact women voters in the tribal areas.
The committee emphasized the need to keep polling stations within 2 kilometres from voter homes
in compliance with the Supreme Court order, and local party presidents added that voters should not
be assigned to polling stations outside their villages. Tribal leaders also noted that ECP provincial
and local officials have not opened direct communications with political parties in FATA as the
FATA Committee requested last year.
Some additional pressing consensus recommendations from local leaders included abolishing the
requirement for parties to inform political agents about all party gatherings, an effective ban on
“selling” party tickets for MNA seats, and an end to the practice by some maliks of selling the votes
of their people. Likewise, leaders called on the FATA elite to stop collaborating with the State to
prevent political party activity.
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5. Calling on the ECP to monitor and enforce these regulations, FATA parties warned of the
dangerous election environment in NA-42 in South Waziristan and also asked for reassurance from
the ECP that all registration forms submitted before elections are announced will be included in the
voter list. Finally, FATA parties clearly indicated that the immediate extension of PEMRA
jurisdiction to FATA is essential for ensuring free and transparent elections in the tribal areas.
As they prepare to participate in the first party-based elections in FATA history, national and tribal
political party leaders emphasized the urgent need for elections reforms in FATA. Following the
extension of the Political Parties Order, political parties are seeking election in the tribal areas for
the first time in history. As general elections approach, political party candidates are actively
preparing their campaigns for MNA seats to represent FATA voters in the National Assembly of
Pakistan.
With complete support from political party leadership, 11 political parties are represented on the
FATA Committee: Awami National Party (ANP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam F
(JUI-F), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), National Party (NP), Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami
Party (PkMAP), Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-
Azam (PML), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Qaumi Watan
Party (QWP).
In 2010, the Political Parties Joint Committee on FATA Reforms began working together to
demonstrate their shared commitment to promoting debate throughout Pakistan and to call for the
implementation of reforms in the tribal areas. Today, the 11 member parties of the FATA
Committee continue to engage in discussions with stakeholders from FATA to build consensus,
increase awareness and promote dialogue on existing and future reforms.
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Full Statement: March 14, 2013 December 27, 2012 Recommendations to ECP
Media Briefing and Recommendations to ECP English: http://goo.gl/ObTUD
English: http://goo.gl/K0FCJ Urdu: http://goo.gl/QhAA1
Urdu: http://goo.gl/R2Sxc
Photos (high resolution): Media Briefing and FATA Party Leaders Conference (March 2013)
http://goo.gl/JgLM1
FATA Committee Party Spokesperson Contacts
ANP: Arbab Tahir, General Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 0333-939-3223, arbab@anp.org
JI: Mohammad Ibrahim, Professor and Provincial Ameer, muhammadibrahimk5@gmail.com
JUI-F: Abdul Jalil Jan, Information Secretary, KP, 0333-910-7831, abduljalil_jan@yahoo.com
MQM: Syed Asif Hasnain, MNA, 0300-927-7831, asifhasnain_255@yahoo.com
NP: Mukhtar Bacha, Provincial President, KP, 0333-910-7133, mukhtarbacha@gmail.com
PkMAP: Akram Shah Khan, Central Secretary General
PML: Ajmal Khan Wazir, Central Senior Vice President, 0300-579-1779, ajmalkwazir@gmail.com
PML-N: Rehmat Salam Khattak, General Secretary, KP, 0300-589-3705, pmlnkpk@gmail.com
PPP: Mirza M. Jihadi, Advisor SAFRON, 0300-598-4198, mirzamohdjihad@hotmail.com
PTI: Barrister Salman Afridi, Political Strategy Committee KP, 0345-888-6994, salmanafridi@hotmail.com
QWP: Asad Afridi, President, FATA, 0333-937-5165, asadafridi18@yahoo.com
Complete FATA Committee member list: http://goo.gl/K0FCJ (scroll down)
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6. 53 political party leaders from 9 political parties from 7 agencies and frontier regions present 40 FATA
elections reforms recommendations for immediate implementation
Link for high resolution photo: http://goo.gl/9eUM6
11 political parties united calling on the Election Commission for further FATA elections reforms, citing
previously ignored recommendations and calls for greater freedoms by tribal party leaders
Link for high resolution photo: http://goo.gl/Gwomj
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7. 40 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FATA ELECTIONS REFORMS
From FATA Agency and Frontier Region Political Party Leaders
March 14, 2013
After recently welcoming PTI to the FATA Committee, the reforms body convened this week 54
political party leaders from the seven agencies and frontier regions of FATA to discuss the realities
of campaigning in FATA. 90 percent of these tribal leaders also indicated that the 2011 reforms to
the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) are not being implemented in their areas.
FATA political parties are currently not able to operate freely in many agencies and frontier
regions, due to the law and order situation as well as obstacles put in place by the State, including
intelligence agencies, political agents, the army, some FATA elite, as well as national and
international terrorist groups. All of these elements are working against the political participation of
FATA citizens and restrict political parties from visiting their voters.
Following deliberations in Islamabad, tribal leaders from nine of the committee’s eleven political
parties1 agreed on 40 additional consensus recommendations for free and fair elections in FATA
and the effective implementation of previously enacted FATA reforms. These recommendations
require immediate consideration and tribal party leaders demanded that many of them be enacted
before general elections. The recommendations were consensus points, approved by all tribal
political party leaders in attendance.
FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION
Highlighted and Urgent Recommendations
1) Political parties should be permitted to hold corner meetings without restrictions or advance
notice. The requirement of asking permission or notifying the PA for all meetings in advance
is not realistic and puts political parties at risk of attack. Large public gatherings or rallies
should be notified one week in advance. No permission should be required.
2) Political parties must not “sell” tickets for MNA seats. The Election Commission should
implement and enforce a ban on this anti-democratic activity.
3) Many maliks continue to sell the votes of their people for money. This practice should be
prohibited by the Election Commission and any “vote buying” activities should be punishable
by law, including the disqualification of candidates violating the regulation.
4) No political activity is taking place so far in the NA-42 constituency in South Waziristan.
The government should take swift action to ensure that free and fair elections may take place
in this constituency.
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MQM and PTI party leaders from the agencies and frontier regions could not attend due to scheduling conflicts. Their
party leadership, however, did meet with the FATA Committee this week.
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8. 5) PEMRA jurisdiction should be extended to FATA. Access and security should also be
provided to media so that they can enter FATA freely and better cover elections and political
parties.
6) FATA elite should be stopped from working together with the State to prevent the free
operation of political activity in FATA.
7) All voter registration forms submitted prior to the announcement of elections must be
accepted and added to the voter list.
8) Public funds allocated to sitting MNAs must not be utilized for their election campaigns. The
Election Commission must enforce a ban on the use of these funds for campaign purposes.
FATA MNA and Senator funds should be used only for development schemes and should not
be misused for corrupt purposes.
FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION
Elections Recommendations for ECP and Government
9) The 2011 Political Parties Order extension and Frontier Crimes Regulation amendments are
not being implemented properly by the political administration and the security
establishment. Implementation should be monitored and enforced by the government.
10) Political parties should be given free and open access and also necessary security to travel to
and operate in FATA.
11) To ensure increased women’s participation in elections, women’s polling stations should be
provided in all agencies and frontier regions.
12) Polling stations should be no more than 2km from voters’ homes to increase political
participation in FATA.
13) Security should be ensured at all polling stations and no polling station should be shifted after
being previously established or announced.
14) FATA voters should have access to polling stations in their own village and not be forced to
travel to another village to participate in elections.
15) The political parties Code of Conduct published by the Election Commission of Pakistan
must also apply to elections in FATA.
16) The Election Commission must monitor the free and fair administration of elections in FATA.
17) The ECP should make regulations specifically for free and fair elections in FATA.
18) Judicial officers should be deployed as returning officers in general elections.
19) The political agent should support the participation of all FATA society in political activity
and the upcoming general elections.
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9. 20) All FATA IDPs should be provided the right to vote in the location of their displacement,
regardless if they are living in camps or in host communities.
21) IDPs from all frontier regions should be officially recognized by the government and also
given the right to vote in the location of their displacement.
22) FATA should also be represented in the federal cabinet of the caretaker government set-up.
23) International observers should be given permission to monitor elections in FATA.
24) The political agent must not show favoritism toward any political party candidate or any
independent candidate.
25) The governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must not interfere in or influence elections in FATA.
26) All of these recommendations should be implemented and enforced immediately, prior to the
day of general elections 2013.
FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION
Elections Recommendations for Parties, Civil Society, Media and International Community
27) Political parties should include FATA democracy and FATA reforms in their national party
manifestoes for general elections.
28) Political awareness remains low throughout FATA. Government, political parties, civil
society and the international community should work together to educate FATA citizens
about the political process.
29) Many journalists are “for sale”, intimidated and pressured by the State and security
establishment. To decrease this corruption and biased reporting, more private media should
be given increased access and security in FATA.
30) The government and the Election Commission should investigate journalists who are
blackmailing political agents and/or political parties.
31) National and international media should send their own independent journalists to FATA and
ensure that they report accurately and in-depth on local problems and news in FATA.
32) The United Nations and other international organizations should make public statements
about the lack of human and political rights in FATA.
FOR IMPLEMENTATION AFTER ELECTIONS
Recommendations for the President, new National Assembly and Political Administration
33) Further amendments to the Frontier Crimes Regulation are needed.
34) Reserved MNA seats for FATA women should be established, giving them the same special
representation as in the rest of Pakistan.
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10. 35) The frontier regions constituency NA-47 is too large and too spread out for effective
representation. The constituency should be divided on the basis of population.
36) Increased CNIC and voter registration efforts are sorely needed in FATA. NADRA should
deploy mobile registration vans: as many and as soon as possible.
37) Blocked CNICs of FATA citizens should be unblocked with the approval of tribal elders.
38) Corruption by political agents must be investigated and stopped. Political agent appointments
are “for sale” in FATA and this practice must be stopped.
39) Political agents should expedite the issuance of birth, death, marriage and disability certificates to
FATA citizens. These services are very poorly administered and must be improved.
40) The army is part of the problem, not part of the solution. The security establishment should
stop its involvement with terrorist and militant organizations.
These recommendations will be submitted for immediate consideration and action to the new
caretaker government as well as the President of Pakistan, the Election Commission, NADRA, the
SAFRON Ministry, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the FATA Secretariat.
Unlike the rest of Pakistan, FATA voters do not enjoy the same legislative representation or
accountability as other Pakistani citizens. This is true because Article 247 of the Constitution of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan prevents FATA MNAs (and all members of the National Assembly)
from legislating for FATA. Despite this restriction on political rights and until the situation is
corrected, FATA citizens still deserve MNAs that represent their needs and desires for democratic
development and an improved standard of living.
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Full Statement: March 14, 2013 Media Briefing and Recommendations to ECP
English: http://goo.gl/K0FCJ
Urdu: http://goo.gl/R2Sxc
December 27, 2012 Recommendations to ECP
English: http://goo.gl/ObTUD
Urdu: http://goo.gl/QhAA1
Photos (high resolution): Media Briefing and FATA Party Leaders Conference (March 2013)
http://goo.gl/JgLM1
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