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Real power deals of Pakistani politics
Faisal Saleh Hayat recalls how Benazir and Sharif cut deals with the establishment to reach echelons of power
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Parties outnumber election symbols
Poll supervisory body says lax laws embolden non-serious runners
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Devolution of power: 600,000 officers to oversee LG elections
Civil servants to serve as ROs for the first time since 1970s.
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ROs role in upcoming LG polls comes under question
Under the existing laws, the ECP does not have any direct powers to take action against such officials
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PIA pilots end strike on promise of new deal
Agrees to work under existing framework till new one is drawn up
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Direct elections on women’s seats under study
Parliamentary panel seeks opinions from all parties
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PALPA pilots agree to call off strike conditionally
During the week-long standoff, over 70 flights had been cancelled
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PIA management unveils plan 'B' to deal with protesting pilots
The national carrier will seek services of Pakistan Navy’s pilots if protest does not end
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PM steps in as pilots, PIA fail to resolve row
Palpa puts forward three demands, while management wants unconditional negotiations
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Political musings: Real power deals of Pakistani politics—I
Ex-minister explains how civilian govts since 1989 had to cede space to the establishment