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Pakistan National and Provincial Assembly Elections, 10 October 2002   Series name: Election Observer Group Reports Size: A4 (297 mm x 210 mm) ISSN: Categories: Election Law and Observer Group Reports ISBN No: 978-0-85092-784-9 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 08-2006 Number of Pages: 64 Status: In stock Price: £ 10.50    [Currency converter]   Download a PDF with additional information for this publication Description These Election Reports are the observations, conclusions and recommendations of Commonwealth Observer Groups. The Secretary-General constitutes these observer missions at the request of governments and with the agreement of all significant political parties. At the end of a mission, a report is submitted to the Secretary-General, who makes it available to the government of the country in question, the political parties concerned and to all Commonwealth governments. The report eventually becomes a public document. Contents Letter of Transmittal   Introduction Invitation Background Terms of Reference Activities of the Group   Chapter 1: The Political Context Early History Military Rule and the Quest for Stable Government The First General Elections A New Beginning for Democratic Governance Recent Political Developments: 1999 to the Present The Presidential Referendum The Legal Framework Order 2002   Chapter 2: The Constitutional and Legal Framework The Election Commission Election of the National Assembly The Provincial Assemblies The Senate The President The Cabinet Franchise and the Electoral Role Voter Identification Qualification and Disqualification of Candidates for Election Miscellaneous Provisions Election Tribunals Legislation Governing Political Parties The Legal Framework Order 2002   Chapter 3: Preparations for the Elections Voter Registration and Identity Cards Women Minorities Allegations Concerning the Abuse of State Resources Election Commission Directives Delimination of Constituencies Nomination of Candidates Civic/Voter Education Political Parties Appointment and Training of Polling Officials Allocation of Polling Stations Security Postal Ballots Observers   Chapter 4: The Campaign and the Media The Campaign The Media   Chapter 5: The Poll, Count and Results Process Introduction Concerns and Fears The Poll The Counting of the Votes The Constituency Results Process Concerns and Fears   Conclusions and Recommendations Polling Day The Campaign Period Electoral Framework Conclusions Recommendations   Acknowledgements Annexes