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Battle for heartland: North Punjab's political chessboard
With Pakistan's 12th elections looming on Feb 8, all eyes turn to political hotbed in the northern expanse of Punjab
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Shrine families: Gaddi Nasheens’ hold on voter base slipping away
Traditional shrine families face challenges as social media alters voting dynamics
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The elusive mirage of level playing field
Fairness in electoral races often sacrificed at the altar of power dynamics
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Evolution of electables: How real estate developers replaced educated candidates
Over years, a new rich, corrupt but educationally backward class emerges to represent urban areas
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How foreign wealth drives Pakistani politics
Overseas Pakistanis the most ‘bankable’ source for political parties’ funding
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Real rulers: How electables tighten their grip on political power
Few families are sitting at the top most hierarchy of most mainstream political parties
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Parties nominate women candidates on hard to win seats
True representation of females in politics is still a distant dream