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Crossing over: PPP’s Sartaj Khan to back JUI-F candidates
Says he is not joining the party, only announcing support.
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Kurram Agency: In light of security concerns, protesters demand polls be postponed in NA-38
Claim it is too risky to cast ballots in the agency.
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Poll officials battle mismanagement, exhaustion
At least 15 staff members fell unconscious due to dehydration during distribution of supplies.
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Peaceful polling in K-P: One-time magisterial powers conferred to officials
Magistrate First Class powers were conferred upon the said officials throughout the province.
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Peoples’ mandate: Mian Iftikhar hides bitterness behind veil of optimism
Admitting his party has been “handicapped” by the attacks on its leaders, Hussain is not willing to give up.
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Peshawar's burgeoning population poised to influence outcome
Influx of displaced persons to the city likely to aide mainstream parties.
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Historic polls : Governor promises safe Election Day
Governor Shaukatullah Khan toured the old city on Friday, urging citizens to exercise their right to vote.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s strongest candidates prove themselves today
An in-depth look at all the NA candidates for K-P.
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Women of Suliman Khel to vote for the first time
Elders of various other villages also refrain from restricting female voters.
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Blast in Swabi: ANP candidate office targeted
Police filed cases against unknown militants for both the incidents.
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Four dead in blast on Pakistan election eve
A motorbike bomb close to party political offices killed four people and wounded 15 in Miranshah.
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Locals complain: ‘Badam Zari goes more on air than on campaigning’
Women were expecting frequent visits from Zari to explain how she is going to solve their problems: Social activist
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Attacks continue: Poll violence leaves two dead, 12 injured
Four schools designated as polling stations blown up in Balochistan.
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Death mandate: Mehsud sanctions polling day attacks
Targets, suicide bombers and modus operandi decided.
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Lethal attack: Four killed, three injured in bomb blast
An explosive device detonated near a water spring killing people nearby.
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Law and order: Parties expect low turnout on E Day
Turnout would be low due to the prevailing security conditions in the region.
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The final countdown: Violators of campaign deadline to face strict action
Voters who are in line post-5pm will be allowed to cast votes.
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Spurious drugs : Arrest warrant issued for manufacturer of substandard vaccines
PHC directs corruption watchdog to apprehend the company’s sales manager also.
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Undeterred and unbowed: ‘ANP to contest polls come what may’
Ghulam Bilour urges incoming government to devise clear and independent foreign policy.
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Rising numbers: Two new cases of polio reported in Mardan, Bara
EIght-month-old Noman was not immunised over ‘religious’ beliefs.
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Changing the tune: Decree ‘allows’ women of Kohistan to cast their vote
Religious leader says women have to be accompanied by male relatives and observe ‘parda’.
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Legal challenge: PHC terms drone strike ‘naked aggression’
Government directed to approach UN, sever ties with US if resolution vetoed.
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A day like never before: CCPO, Commissioner explain Election Day security protocols
Urge candidates to remain at home, public to avoid gatherings.
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FATA stands at the ready for historic polls
Preparations made to ensure voter participation and security across the region.
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PHC declares US drone attacks violation of UN charter, Geneva convention
Government should issue warning to the US and CIA, orders Lahore High Court.
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Bomb attack outside candidate's office kills 1 in N Waziristan
The candidate remained safe in the incident.
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Shall we dance?: Amidst election fever, the Attan returns
Despite informal Taliban ‘ban’, the traditional dance is being performed across S Waziristan.
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Elections 2013: 101 polling stations termed ‘most sensitive’ in Nowshera
The DPO said 213 polling stations have been declared ‘sensitive’ while 101 are ‘most sensitive’.
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Growing fear: ANP leader’s guard guns down two in Shabqadar
ANP’s Nasir Khan termed the incident an accident and said the guard was inexperienced.
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High-level huddle: No more than four voters to enter polling station at one time
Photographs of voters to be taken to avoid fraud, imposters from casting ballots.
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Ban imposed: Electioneering comes to a close in Orakzai
Prohibition on political gatherings following Awami National Party’s car rally.
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Tossed out: Applications against former K-P ministers dismissed
The writ of a quo warranto can only be issued against someone who is currently holding an office, a bench maintained.
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Only on paper: Three years on, preventive health bill yet to be implemented
K-P passed a bill to present thalassemia and hep C test results before marriage.
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Poetic licence: A wordsmith steps on the political stage
Rahmat Shah Sail is contesting for NA-35 Malakand Agency on an ANP ticket.
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Volatile constituency: NA-4 to pose tough challenge for law enforcers
Army personnel deployed in police stations to respond to emergencies in minutes.
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Women in Waziristan warned not to vote
Unknown "mujahideen" distribute warning pamphlets in Miranshah.
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Crossfire: Three killed as police, militants clash in Peshawar
A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up causing the safe house to collapse.
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EU donates €300,000 Nobel Peace Prize money to UNICEF Pakistan
Funds will provide education to 3,000 children in 30 schools currently operating in the Jalozai Camp.
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One dead in blast at Hangu market
Thirteen others injured in the explosion.
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Two dead, 23 wounded in Bannu suicide attack: Officials
Blast near police station kills one woman and a policeman.
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Peshawar rally: ‘Liberal’ parties made rich pickings in 5 years, say JI
Jamaat candidates say they will develop Peshawar on the pattern of Istanbul.
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Sherpao says TTP must be negotiated with
Blasts ANP for missing peace opportunities and failing to deliver good governance.
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Northern bypass: NHA chairman asked to start construction immediately
Court directed NHA to immediately release the amount to PDA for the construction of an underpass on university road.
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Sectarian violence: PHC told target killers may have crossed over to Punjab
Reports indicate 24-year-old woman murdered inside LRH was intoxicated.
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Out of reach?: Voters in PK-77 refuse to vote, demand relocation of polling station
"There is no truth to the statement regarding the polling station being set up 25 kilometers away from them,” says RO.
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Legal concerns: Court serves notice to AGP, seeks reply on FC’s status
Asks whether a force meant to guard the K-P’s borders can be deployed in Sindh, G-B.
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Civic duty: NGOs striving hard to lure women to polling booths
Workshops conducted in Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar to raise awareness.
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The final stage: Govt spells out holistic security plan
Control room established to monitor polling activities, deploy helicopters.
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Bajaur political diary: Electioneering in FATA’s smallest agency
Many tribesmen are contesting as independents because of threats to political parties.
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15 months in captivity: Kidnapped PESCO officials, labourers finally return home
The men abducted by suspected militants in January 2012 were recovered in an FC raid in Khyber Agency.