Briefing Paper 2: Pakistan’s New International Obligations & Election Reform

DRI

01.04.2010

The government of Pakistan signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 17 April 2008 and is now in the process of Ratification, the ICCPR contains obligations related to democratic Elections. This briefing paper highlights the implications of signing and ratification of the ICCPR for Electoral Reform in Pakistan.

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Documents

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Briefing Paper 2: Pakistan’s New International Obligations & Election Reform

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