PILDAT, Pakistan

Are Local Government Elections Being Pushed Into an Indefinite Delay? The ECP has halted local government election preparations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Punjab's first phase of elections has been postponed to February 7, 2027. With Article 140-A suspended across KP, serious questions emerge about the constitutional protection of elected local governments. Can governor’s rule override this constitutional provision? And why does Punjab continue to face delays in holding local elections? @ABMPildat examines what these developments mean for local democracy, the devolution of power and citizens waiting to elect their local representatives. Watch the latest analysis on here - youtu.be/uijMrnZOEBU

Electoral reforms, once again. But will anything really change? As Parliament considers another round of electoral reforms, @ABMPildat highlights the gaps in existing laws, from campaign financing and ECP independence to local government elections and caretaker governments. The real challenge is not simply making new laws, but ensuring that existing ones are implemented and electoral interference is addressed. Watch the full discussion here - youtu.be/ybQs_xIT-zQ

Why are local government elections in Pakistan repeatedly being delayed? Despite years of legal proceedings, election preparations and repeated assurances, local governments remain uncertain across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad Capital Territory and the cantonment boards. In this episode of Pakistan Today, @ABMPildat examines the growing deadlock between the Election Commission of Pakistan and the federal and provincial governments, the impact of repeated legislative amendments, and what needs to change to ensure timely local government elections. Who is holding back local democracy in Pakistan? Watch the full episode. here. - youtu.be/n42AT1OSdNo #PakistanToday #ABMExplains #LocalGovernmentElections #ECP #DemocracyInPakistan #PILDAT

PARLIAMENT IN TURMOIL! Are personal differences overshadowing national priorities? In today's Pakistan Today, @ABMPildat examines the recent heated exchanges between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman have raised questions about parliamentary decorum, political discourse and the environment within the National Assembly. At a time when Pakistan faces pressing governance and policy challenges, should political differences take precedence over the issues that demand collective attention? Watch the full discussion! #PakistanToday #ABMExplained #PakistanPolitics #ParliamentInTurmoil #KhawajaAsif #MaulanaFazlurRehman #MohsinNaqvi #NationalAssembly #ParliamentaryDecorum

What happens when the six-month period of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes to an end? In this episode of Pakistan Today, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob examines the current situation, the options before the government, and the key questions about what comes next. #ABMExplains #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #GovernorsRule #PakistanPolitics

Your climate action idea still has time to take shape! The deadline for Microgrants for Youth-Led CSOs has been extended to October 31, 2026. Have an idea to tackle a climate challenge in Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Jhang or Kot Addu? Apply now or share this opportunity with other youth-led CSOs! Apply at : pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h… Co-funded by @EUPakistan

PILDAT, with the support of the @EUPakistan and in partnership with SYCOP, invites youth-led civil society organisations in Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Jhang and Kot Addu to apply for microgrants of up to Rs. 3.2 million for climate action projects. Deadline: October 25, 2026 Apply now: pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h… #EUinPakistan #PILDAT #SYCOP #ClimateAction

Are you a youth-led CSO having presence in Jhang, Kot Addu, Layyah or Muzaffargarh and ready to drive climate action in your community? PILDAT, with support from the European Union and in partnership with SYCOP, is offering microgrants, mentorship and technical support to help youth-led organisations turn local ideas into meaningful climate action. Co-funded by the @EUPakistan Deadline: October 25, 2026 Scan the QR code or apply here: pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h…

Are you a youth-led CSO based in Jhang, Kot Addu, Layyah and Muzaffargarh? And passionate about your community and want to work for a better, greener future? Then this is your time to apply! PILDAT, with the support of the European Union and in partnership with SYCOP, is looking for young, motivated organisations ready to lead climate action in their own districts. Selected CSOs will receive microgrants, along with mentorship and technical support, to turn their ideas into real change. Funded by the @EUPakistan Deadline: October 25, 2026 Scan the QR code to apply, or click the link below: pildat.org/dya/microgrants.h…

Are you a youth-led CSO based in Jhang, Kot Addu, Layyah and Muzaffargarh? And passionate about your community and want to work for a better, greener future? Then this is your time to apply! PILDAT, with the support of the European Union and in partnership with SYCOP, is looking for young, motivated organisations ready to lead climate action in their own districts. Selected CSOs will receive microgrants, along with mentorship and technical support, to turn their ideas into real change. Deadline: October 25, 2026 Scan the QR code to apply.

PILDAT is looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our team in DHA, Lahore. We are currently hiring for: 🔹 Projects Officer — 2+ years’ experience If you are passionate about public policy, democratic governance, research, and project management, this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that shapes Pakistan’s democratic development. 📍 Location: DHA, Lahore, Pakistan 🏢 Work Arrangement: On-site 📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 Apply online through hr.pildat.org

Since 2002, PILDAT has remained committed to strengthening Pakistan’s democratic institutions and improving governance through informed analysis, engagement, and advocacy. Twenty-four years on, we look ahead with the same commitment to making institutions work better for democracy.

On International Day of Democracy 2026, PILDAT reaffirms its commitment to strengthening governance and democratic institutions in Pakistan — a journey spanning more than two decades.

Speaking at the University of Lahore on “The Makkah Pact and the New Geometry of Power,” @abmehboob reflects on the significance of the Makkah Pact for Pakistan and the importance of ensuring that developments of national interest receive sustained attention and follow-through so their potential benefits can translate into meaningful outcomes for the country and its people. #AhmedBilalMehboob #MakkahPact #NationalInterest #Pakistan #Governance #PublicPolicy #PoliticalLeadership