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They were arrested for violating the election code of conduct.

New voters for this year’s poll include at least 117,892 youth between 18 and 25.

Blocked roads, blaring speakers irk commuters, lower business volume in Aabpara; attendees enjoy festive atmosphere.

Shots were fired in the air; several vehicles damaged.

The media has transformed the world into a global village and nothing escapes their notice, says Sethi.

JA spokesman Saleemuddin says the Ahmadis are the only minority group with a separate voters list.

Aroosa Shaukat assesses the social media campaigns of PTI, PPP and PML-N ahead of general elections.

Role of the observers is to pay close heed to the electoral process.

112 candidates will be contesting for the eight national, provincial assembly seats.

Police says a fight erupted when an ANP activist refused to take down his party flag.

Kohistan, Torghar and Battagram districts contain areas termed most sensitive.

Although political parties are allowed to field any candidates, they chose the ones with links to tribal elders.

It helps generate some sense of confidence that the balloting exercise will take place on schedule.

Women voters are sometimes forced to cast votes for particular candidates favoured by male members of their families.

Elections are described as a Western implant that does not suit Pakistan’s socioeconomic and political conditions.

My mind says we need established politicians to fight the surge of extremism. My heart says we need new faces.

Parties agree on the diagnosis of the problem, but differ sharply on solutions.

Making life easier for businesses gets a mention in manifestos, but not much detail.

Regional parties emphasise provincial autonomy.

PPP has best revenue collection plan.

Some parties ignore vast swathes of economic management altogether.

Ahmadiyya spokesperson says separate voter list based on religion is worst form of discrimination.

I think guns and bullets are always not the answer to terrorism, says PML-N chief.

DIG Malakand says the papers were being transported to constituency NA-34.

Assailants hurl a hand grenade at PTI's corner meeting in the Takht Bai area.

An FC official was also killed in the exchange of fire.

Samina Khalid Ghurki pledges to complete development she started in last term .

Hard-line religious group’s leader contesting against PML-N candidate in Jhang.

Poll says 18 to 35 age group accounts for around 48 per cent of total registered voters.

Sabra Bano, director of Gender Concerns International, will be heading the team of observers.

President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto’s PPP government and dissolved the National Assembly.

Says all must obey the law and that is why she appeared before the court.

The decision was taken after complaints from various political parties.

Takes pot shots at JUI-F leader, Nawaz Sharif and Asfandyar Wali.

The ANP leader came down hard on the caretaker government.

Not a single political party has provided a roadmap on how they intend to achieve proposed targets.

Indiscriminate action against the campaigns of those who have not paid the fee.

Christian Progressive Movement’s leader believes women can transform Pakistan.

Decision taken to encourage female voters in conservative areas.

Dera Ghazi Khan is shaping up to be a battleground between PPP and PML-N.

First time women voters asked who they will vote for and why.

Election Commission Director says they have received the complaint, it has been sent to Punjab Election Commissioner.

Calls Imran an agent of the Jewish lobby.

Go door to door in crowded areas of the city.

Citizens talk about their problems and why they would vote.

The key to winning Punjab lies in the chaks and villages of the rural hinterland.

Say they are concerned about threats from extremists.

89 polling stations declared sensitive in NA-36.

Expresses concern over ECP’s restriction on providing voters transportation.

Those performing duties at polling stations on Election Day fear being deprived of the right.