Preparing for elections
In a democracy, elections hold significant importance and are seen as a tool to bring political stability to the country. Unfortunately all elections in Pakistan – except the 1970 general…
How to conduct fair elections
In a remarkable turn of events, Pakistan is on the cusp of general elections slated for February 2024, thanks to the intervention of the apex court. This development, once deemed…
Elections around the corner
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced it will hold elections on February 8, 2024. The ECP is likely to announce the election schedule after the completion of the…
The three phases of elections
Although a firm date for the 12th general election in the country has not yet been fixed by the Election Commission of Pakistan, its announcement that the next general election…
Timely elections and people’s will
All election commissions around the world are established for the primary purpose of applying electoral laws and holding elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is a constitutional body required…
Only and only elections…
Here’s a scenario. The president doubles down on his deadline for the election, the supreme court agrees that it was indeed the prerogative of the ceremonial head of state to…
Let’s hold elections
History teaches us that no country can ever grow or develop without following a proper system of governance. Only a strong system that works to achieve something great and worthwhile…
Elections loom amid a myriad questions
The bizarre is not only commonplace, some argue it is the norm in Pakistan. Take for example the latest offering by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in power to appoint…
Countdown to elections
The murky political and economic scenario of the last fifteen months is beginning to clear up with two major developments. First came the $3 billion stand-by agreement announced by the…
Fair elections and economic stability
“Gross financing needs are very large, mostly due to large debt service payments, while external market financing has dried up. Confidence is weak, and credit rating agencies have downgraded Pakistan…
