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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...

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

Youth Representatives interact with Young MPAs in Sindh

PILDAT holds Strategic Planning and Capacity Building Session with Young MPAs of Sindh

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

PILDAT Hosts Virtual Book Launch of BREAKING GROUND

PILDAT Team Mourns the death of Senator Mir Hasil Bizenjo

National Assembly Passes More Laws as Government Promulgates increased Ordinances in Second Year

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

Significant Improvement in Legislative Performance by Provincial Assemblies

Significant Decline in NSC Meetings in Second Year of PTI Government

10-Year Anniversary of Youth Parliament Pakistan Martyrs

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

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

MPs take up key Constitutional, Legal and Rules Amendments to Strengthen Parliamentary Scrutiny of Budget

MPs Highlight Minimal Role of Parliament in Federal Budget

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

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

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

PILDAT Short Course on Understanding Pakistan’s Political Economy & Public Policy Paradigm

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

State of Parliament, Local Government and Internal Democracy in Political Parties in Pakistan

MPs responsible for strengthening Parliament and making Committees effective

PILDAT issues Monitor on Internal Democracy of Major Political Parties of Pakistan

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | December 2019

Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chairs PILDAT capacity building session for Women MPAs on Effective Committee Membership

Political Parties debate internal democracy issues

PILDAT holds capacity building session for Sindh MPAs on Being effective Committee Member

How to be an Effective Parliamentarian; a PILDAT Course for Sindh MPAs

Political Parties pledge special focus on youth

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | November 2019

How to be an Effective Legislator; a PILDAT Course for KP MPAs

PILDAT holds capacity building session for Punjab MPAs on Being effective Committee Member

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | October 2019

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | September 2019

Launching of Young Politicians’ Fellowship Programme, Second Cohort: November – December 2019

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | August 2019

PILDAT holds Course on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in a Changing World

PILDAT Short Course on Pakistan’s Political Economy and Public Policy Paradigm

PILDAT Comparative Assessment of Performance of Provincial Assemblies during First Year

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | July 2019

Need for Inter-Institutional Dialogue

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | June 2019

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | May 2019

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | April 2019

Women Legislators Demand Higher Quota in Committee Chairs and Cabinet

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | March 2019

Tabeer/PILDAT successfully concludes first-ever Young Politicians’ Fellowship Programme

How to be an effective Legislator? Short Course for Punjab Women MPAs organized by PILDAT

Tabeer / PILDAT commences the first ever Young Politicians’ Fellowship Programme of Pakistan

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | February 2019

Launching of Young Politicians Fellowship Programme 2019

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | January 2019

Government and Opposition on board for national Youth Development

PILDAT Dialogue Group on Civil-Military Relations meets Chief of Army Staff

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | December 2018

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | November 2018

KP Provincial Government, Opposition Parties and Youth Engage in Dialogue on Youth Issues

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | October 2018

Youth Representatives of Balochistan call for urgent Educational Reforms in the Province

Call for Expression of Interest to enter Youth Contest for Selection of Youth Speakers for PILDAT-UNDP Peshawar Dialogue

Call for Expression of Interest to enter Youth Contest for Selection of Youth Speakers for PILDAT-UNDP Dialogue

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | September 2018

Youth Representatives call for revival of student unions from the new Provincial Government in Sindh

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | August 2018

PILDAT Monitor on Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan | July 2018

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