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Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | April 2024

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® Convenes Third Session Virtually

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan elects YPP Standing Committees & Office-bearers

Senate’s 335th Farewell Session

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | March 2024

Pakistan’s Youth Ignite Democratic Revolution at the Ballot Box!

General Election 2024 Records Lowest Fairness Score Since 2013: PILDAT

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | February 2024

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | January 2024

Youth encouraged to come out and Vote on February 08

Senate’s 334th Session: Deep Concerns Arose Over Delayed 12th General Election

Check your facts! 18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® Supported by TikTok Convenes Second Session; debates misinformation / disinformation ...

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | December 2023

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® Invites Expressions of Interest for Vacant Constituencies

In Memorium, PILDAT remembers esteemed statesman Mr. Sartaj Aziz

Time running out for transition to a functional democracy!

Strengthening Democracy: Election Dispute Resolution Mechanism in Pakistan

Electrifying Launch Event: PILDAT unveils Groundbreaking Report on “Youth Electoral Participation in Pakistan”

PILDAT-UNDP Forum Debates Multiple Constituency Candidacies in Pakistan

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® Invites Expressions of Interest for Vacant Constituencies

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® supported by TikTok meets for its Inaugural Session

Representatives of political parties and Youth engage in a dialogue to increase Youth representation in the electoral process of Pakist...

Political Parties urged to select more young candidates for coming election

333rd Session of the Senate

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | November 2023

Political party representatives ensure the Youth of increased participation in electoral process of Pakistan

Poltical Parties urged to give more representation to Youth in contesting elections

PILDAT Consultative Forum highlights need for Political Finance reforms ahead of 2024 Elections

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | October 2023

From Agenda to Action: The Special Session of Senate on the crisis in Gaza

Students at BUITEMS expressed concern over the transparency of the election process in Pakistan

Students at Shaheed Benazir Women University – Peshawar, urge Political Parties to Empower Pakistan’s Future via Youth Participat...

University of Gujrat Consultative Session: Mobilizing Youth for Electoral Participation

Empowering Pakistan’s Future via Youth Participation in Electoral Processes: A Consultative Session at the University of Management and...

University of Education, Lahore Consultative Session on Empowering Pakistan’s Future via Youth Participation in Electoral Processes

Empowering Pakistan’s Future: Youth Engagement in Electoral Processes, A Consultative Session at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Youth Engagement in Pakistani Elections: A Consultative Session at Islamia University, Bahawalpur

End of an Era: PILDAT mourns the passing away of Senator S. M. Zafar

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at the University of Turbat

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women Unive...

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at the Institute of Management Sci...

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at University of Peshawar

PILDAT Forum ignites conversation on Ensuring Free and Fair General Election in Pakistan

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at Hazara University Mansehra

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | September 2023

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in the Electoral Processes of Pakistan at Quaid-e Azam University Islamab...

Consultative Session on the Importance of Youth Participation in Electoral Processes of Pakistan

Provincial Assemblies regress on Public Access to Information and Transparency

PILDAT statement on International Day of Democracy, September 15, 2023

The digital age offers a unique opportunity to revitalize democratic processes in Pakistan

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | August 2023

FAFEN, PILDAT Call for Clarity on “Missing Bill”

331st Session concluded with Rapid Legislative Activity

Uncertainty on electing Next National Assembly as 15th National Assembly is Dissolved

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | July 2023

The Senate of Pakistan disposed of 100% agenda items during 330th Session

PILDAT Consultation Forum: Next General Election and Prospects of Democracy in Pakistan

329th Session of the Senate Concluded with a Single Sitting

No agenda items left over during 328th Session of the Senate

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | June 2023

89% agenda items were disposed of during 327th session

Pakistan is ready for General Election 2023 | PILDAT Forum today

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | May 2023

Hold Free & Fair General Election for all assemblies by October 2023: PILDAT

PILDAT lauds SC support for political consensus for General Election on same date

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | April 2023

18th Youth Parliament Pakistan® Deadline for Expressions of Interest Extended till May 5th, 2023

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | March 2023

Expressions of Interest for the 18th Youth Parliament®, powered by PILDAT, is now open!

Live Launch of 18th Youth Parliament Pakistan!®

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | February 2023

PILDAT Update of 49th and 50th Sessions of the National Assembly

The National Assembly could dispose of less than 31% of agenda items during 46th session

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | January 2023

Only 30.98% of MNAs marked their attendance during 45th session of the National Assembly

Lack of Quorum caused adjournment of 5 or 41.67% sittings of the Senate in 321st Session

17th Youth Parliament Passes Groundbreaking Students’ Union Revival Bill and Expresses deep concern on the prevailing brand of Democrac...

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | December 2022

State of Democracy in Pakistan, 2022; a depressing year for democracy

Youth Monitor: December 2022

Staggering majority of youth want early elections; A failing education system is behind high rate of youth unemployment: Voice of Youth...

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | November 2022

Youth Monitor: November 2022

Voting is a civic duty, and all eligible citizens must do it on Election Day; PILDAT National Voters Day Dialogue

Senator (Retd) Najma Hameed is no more!

Despite lifting the ban, Sindh has no student unions activated; PILDAT hosts a forum to improve youth voter turnout

Even with its weaknesses, Youth largely favours engagement with Youth Ministries & Youth Departments: Voice of Youth Survey, Editi...

Youth Monitor: October 2022

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | October 2022

Political parties must encourage active youth participation in elections

Democracy is at the threat of being unrepresentative if youth does not come out to Vote

PILDAT releases report of 319th and 320th sessions of Senate

Youth Monitor: September 2022

Overwhelming majority of youth loses confidence in education system to effectively prepare them for the workforce: YPP launches second ...

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | September 2022

Consultative Forum on System of Political Finance in Pakistan

PILDAT turns 20!

Youth Monitor: August 2022

Threat to Democracy is a Threat to Pakistan

Comparative Assessment of Performance of Provincial Assemblies shows decrease in Working Hours of all 4 Provincial Assemblies in 4th Pa...

PILDAT and The Body Shop (Pakistan) sign MOU to strengthen youth participation in the electoral processes

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | August 2022

MNAs have to ensure effectiveness of the National Assembly

Third Virtual Session of the 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan adjourned; Members underwent a mentoring session on the banking and finance...

Young Parliamentarians encouraged to pro-actively participate in the electoral process of Pakistan; Youth urged to develop themselves a...

PILDAT releases Analysis of National Assembly’s Performance

Youth Monitor: July 2022

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | July 2022

PILDAT continues to commemorate the martyrdom of the six Youth Parliament Pakistan members

Youth Monitor: June 2022

PILDAT releases Parliament Update for 43rd (Budget) Session of National Assembly and 318th Session of the Senate

Youth Monitor: May 2022

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | June 2022

42nd Session of 15th National Assembly disposed of only 24% Agenda

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | May 2022

Youth Monitor: April 2022

Youth Representatives interact with Members of the National Assembly

MYPs engage in an interactive virtual session on Evolution of Federalism in Pakistan and Australia

Comparing Evolution of Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan & Australia

Comparing Evolution of Federalism in Pakistan & Australia

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | April 2022

PILDAT Joint Director interacts with Honourable Speaker Victoria Legislative Assembly, Australian Federal MPs and Victoria State Minist...

PILDAT Joint Director interacts with Honourable Speaker Victoria Legislative Assembly, Australian Federal MPs and Victoria State Minist...

First ever Successful Vote of No-Confidence in Parliamentary History in 41st Session of 15th National Assembly

Youth overwhelmingly support democracy, despite weaknesses: Youth Parliament Pakistan launches its first edition of the ‘Voice of Youth...

Joint Statement by PILDAT and FAFEN on Election of Punjab Chief Minister

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | March 2022

Usman Dar briefs 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan on Kamyaab Jawan Programme; Youth explained science of Public Opinion Polls

Youth Parliament debates low Youth Participation in Electoral Process of Pakistan; attends training on public opinion surveys

Youth Parliament debates replicating Sindh Students’ Union Act for other provinces; pros and cons of diplomatic relations with Israel; ...

Punjab Assembly must pass PLGO 2021 for holding Punjab Local Government Elections

Constitution should define role and domain of Local Governments

Constitutional Amendment is a must for a system of Effective Local Governments

UNDP and PILDAT hold Consultation Forum on Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Peshawar

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | February 2022

17th Youth Parliament Pakistan invites fresh Expressions of Interest for selected constituencies

PILDAT signs Memorandum of Understanding with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) to partner with the 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP)

Senate met for only 19 days during 45-day long session but could dispose only 73% Agenda

PILDAT holds online discussion on comparison of Federalism in Pakistan and Australia

First session of 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan successfully concluded: Eminent scholars call for revival of Students’ Unions; urge You...

300-Member 17th Youth Parliament takes oath; elects 19 committee Chairs & other Office bearers

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | January 2022

68.14% Agenda Items Left Over in 40th Session of 15th National Assembly

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | December 2021

PILDAT releases Parliament Update for 39th Session of National Assembly and 316th Session of the Senate

PILDAT appeals to IHC to drop Contempt proceedings against Journalists

UNDP and PILDAT conclude series of Consultation Forums on Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021

UNDP and PILDAT’s Consultation Forum on Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Overwhelming Registration by Young Pakistanis to Join the 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan: Registration process is now closed

Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021 debated at UNDP and PILDAT’s consultation forum by political parties, civil society and media represen...

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | November 2021

PILDAT releases Parliament Update for 38th Session of The National Assembly and 315th Session of the Senate

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | October 2021

Dialogue between Youth and Members of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PILDAT Authors Pakistan’s First-Ever Civil Society Parallel Report on Pakistan’s Compliance with UNCAC

Abysmal Voter Turnout in Youth Must be Changed: PILDAT

Experts highlight low voter turnout of Youth in Pakistan: Symposium frames recommendations to address low voter turnout of youth

PILDAT releases Update for 37th Session of National Assembly

Registration is open for 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan!

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | September 2021

Understanding Roshan Digital Account: a PILDAT Virtual Course

PILDAT releases Parliament Update for 36th Session of the National Assembly and 314th Session of the Senate

PILDAT Concerned at attacks against ECP and Media on International Day of Democracy

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | August 2021

Comparative Assessment of Performance of Provincial Assemblies in Third Parliamentary Year (2020-21)

PILDAT concludes online course on FATF and Pakistan: Why are We still on the Grey List?

Key Political Parties sign Declaration to Eradicate Polio

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | July 2021

PILDAT Analysis of the Third Year of the 15th National Assembly

PILDAT joins Parents and Families of Youth Parliament Pakistan Martyrs in commemorating 11 Year Anniversary

KP MPAs join hands to make Pakistan Polio free

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | June 2021

Political consensus is imperative for electoral reforms: PILDAT Panel Discussion

PILDAT Online Course: Demystifying Electoral Reforms in Pakistan

Punjab MPAs resolve to make Polio Campaigns a Success

Update on The Performance of Democratic Institutions | May 2021

Update on Performance of Democratic Institutions | April 2021

Update on Performance of Democratic Institutions | March 2021

Update on Performance of Democratic Institutions | February 2021

Virtual Book Launch of Mr. Shahid Hamid’s Treasured Memories

PILDAT Virtual Forum on Supreme Court Judgement: Open or Secret Ballot in Senate Election

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Issues Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination, Education and Economy

National Party Issues Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination and Management of Impact of Coronavirus on Education and Economy

Update on Inter-Institutional Relations in Pakistan | January 2021

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Issues Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination and Management of Impact of Coronavirus on Economy and Education

PTI Issues Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination and Management of Impact of Coronavirus on Economy and Education

PML-N Issues its Policies on Vaccination, Education and Economy under COVID-19

Update on Inter-Institutional Relations in Pakistan | December 2020

ANP Issues Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination and Management of Impact of Coronavirus on Economy and Education

Constitutional Rules of Game Needed to reduce Political Polarisation and improve Quality of Democracy in Pakistan

PPP Issues its Policies on Coronavirus Vaccination and Management of Impact of Coronavirus on Education and Economy

Grand Dialogue must start sooner rather than later

Update on Inter-Institutional Relations in Pakistan | November 2020

Young Parliamentarians discuss Policy Issues Related to COVID-19 and the Constitutional Journey on Provincial Autonomy

Young Parliamentarians briefed on Federal Right to Information Law

PILDAT Virtual Forum on Role of the National Security Committee

Capacity-building Session on National Assembly Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business with the Young Parliamentary Forum

PILDAT Youth Parliament Member elected to GB Assembly

PILDAT Monitor on Inter-Institutional Relations in Pakistan | October 2020

PILDAT Monitor on Inter-Institutional Relations in Pakistan | September 2020

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