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Campaign trail: In the Land of the Raja
Former prime minister says PPP is open to coalition with PML-N.
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Presiding officers get magisterial powers
Authorised to try and imprison those who disrupt polling process.
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Talking terrorism and alliances with Dr Sattar
Says MQM ready to make alliances with any political party, but on certain conditions.
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Preparing for elections: ROs call for deployment of army on May 11
Hyderabad commissioner complains that his office lacks funds for the election process.
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NA-247: It is here the seeds of ethnic divide were sown
The law and order situation in NA-247 has been fragile since the mid 80s.
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If you want to catch election fever, you should take a stroll down the streets of NA-251
The streets in Manzoor Colony are dotted with bright-coloured flags and walls are painted with slogans.
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Participation matters: In voter turnout, there is hope
Umeed.pk team carried out polls, shot videos and organised campaigns to help build awareness.
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Protecting minorities
It would be imperative for the incoming government that the situation of minorities be treated as a topmost priority.
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Voting For Hate
In a "New Pakistan" we might have a political government who yearns for the reconciliatory embrace over dead bodies.
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Karachista: The newbies’ guide to voting
Pakistan’s upcoming election is the hot topic of discussion everywhere
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'The elections are going to be partial'
Despite doubts over impartiality, Mian Iftikhar Hussain reiterates ANP will not boycott the elections.
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Come what may, elections to go ahead: Cabinet
Deployment of troops to be complete by May 6.
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Fazlur Rehman thought I'd declare Ahmadis Muslims, but I'm not a hypocrite: Imran Khan
PTI chief asks political parties to stop selling religion for votes.
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JI Orakzai Agency candidate survives bomb attack: Officials
Vehicle of Raj Muhammad, candidate on NA-39 seat, targeted by a roadside IED.
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ANP killings: Day of mourning being observed in Sindh
Businesses continue as usual, black flags hoisted at ANP offices.
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FATA tribesmen embrace historic polls
For the first time political parties can campaign directly in FATA.
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PPP will sweep polls: Muzaffar
Brushes aside threat posed by 10-party alliance.
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A double edged sword: Imran inspires the youth
The Kaptaan’s young supporters may win him the seats, but will also hold him accountable.
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Manifesto: BNP-M promises rule of law and education
Party promises network of industries in Balochistan, allocation of 40% of development funds for education.
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Muzaffargarh rally: Nawaz blames successors for economy’s slide
PML-N chief says energy crisis will be his top priority.
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Hazara rally: ‘PTI’s passion is invincible’
New Pakistan is bound to emerge, says Imran.
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Constituency profile: New players emerge in bastion of Sheerazis
Analysts say PML-N’s Marvi Memon may divide the anti-PPP vote bank.
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Analysis: ANP fights its lonely battle
Since March 30, there have been 23 attacks on the party.
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Minority report: Parties emphasise religious pluralism
Minorities faced all kinds of violence during the last five years. The question is, will the future be any different?
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Money matters: KMC questioned on collection of fee for political advertisements
Petitioner alleges that KMC employees were suffering due to administration’s mismanagement.
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NA-254: Religious parties hoping to break MQM’s two-decade winning streak
In 2008, MQM won the seat with 132,648 votes. Its closest rival, Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz only got 4,965 votes.
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NA-253: MQM, JI make room for MWM
Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen confident of securing Shia votes.
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NA-254: MQM has been a traditional winner in Korangi constituency
Residents complain their demands are ignored since they are from low-income backgrounds.
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Constituency profile: Voters in NA-253 weigh their options
25 to 30% of voters belong to the Shia community.
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Pre-poll attacks: ANP candidate and young son shot dead
Six people, including Sadiq Zaman Khattak’s other son, were injured in the attack.
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Campaign trail: The Junoon of Julius Salik
He may be capable of getting himself driven around in a cage for a cause, but no one can shackle his convictions.
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Shujaat thinks Imran will win popular vote
PML-Q joins the growing number of political parties hoping to join hands with the PTI post-elections.
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National address: ‘Will hand over power to elected govt without delay’
PM Khoso vows to hold elections on scheduled date.
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Tough contest for two seats in Hazro Tehsil
Five nominees competing from Punjab Provincial Assembly.
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Elections are nigh: ‘Vote of youth can change fate of country’
About 48.45 per cent voters in the new electoral rolls are below 35.
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No right to vote?: Akbar Bugti’s party wants election not selection
Late Baloch leader’s party members claim state is rigging election, denying them right of return.
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Overactive activists: Thrashed for doing their duty
PPP’s Butt apologises to CDA employees ‘kidnapped’ for removing illegal banners.
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Boycott threatened: JI wants army inside polling stations
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) has called for army deployment in Hyderabad on May 11.
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Permissions: Cases registered against three PPP candidates
Penalties for such a violation include imprisonment or fine or both.
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Media talk: ‘Karachi violence a local phenomenon’
PTI will end terrorism through talks: Hashmi.
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Preparing for elections: Over 3,000 army men arrive
After continued demands for deployment, army sends it troops ahead of May 11.
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20,000 policemen to perform guard duty
Of the 3,161 polling stations in Faisalabad, 267 are highly sensitive.
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Banking on loyal ‘80,000 voters’ to upstage a tsunami
PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq believes he will win for the third consecutive time.
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North waziristan: PPP candidate withdraws from NA-40
The candidate’s supporters were disgruntled over the news.
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May 11 preparations: PESCO told to restore electricity for ‘sensitive areas'
Severe loadshedding has been experienced in Shaikh Muhammadi, Sulaiman Khail, Shahab Khail and Garhi Mili Khail areas.
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Taking precautions: Emergency to be declared in hospitals on Election Day
An emergency control room has been established at the Peshawar Health Directorate.
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TTP letters: Taliban warn against casting vote in polls
The first time Taliban has warned people through letters in the Sherkera area.
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Election security: PPP candidates ask ECP to declare NA-1 sensitive
Threatening pamphlets distributed; party workers injured.
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On-guard: Malakand DIG confident over election security plan
20,000 security officials will be deployed at 1,930 polling stations across the division.
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Political dynamics: Upper Swat, a battleground for PML-N, ANP
We vote according to the suggestion of our community elders, say locals.