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Security measure: NA-41, 42 candidates barred from campaigning
Contestants flay district government’s decision.
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A farewell to arms
With only 7 days remaining in elections, I implore leaders of parties to not let thugs of TTP define who they are.
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Musharraf party to boycott Pakistan election
The decision will have little effect on poll results, as the party had mustered little support.
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We are trying to maintain peace in Pakistan: Interim premier
Mir Hazar Khan Khoso urges people to vote on May 11, says there will be no delay in transfer of power.
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Election manifesto: BNP-M to end Balochistan violence
Manifesto promises to promote peace and tolerance in Balochistan.
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May 11: Taliban warn against casting vote in general polls
Letters put up on walls in different parts of Peshawar.
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Election 2013: Political parties channel millions into ads
Competition is fierce but it's a cash market and those with the biggest bucks get the most air time.
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ANP election candidate, son gunned down in Karachi
Sadiq Zaman Khattak and his four year old son killed while exiting a mosque.
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Caretaker prime minister to address nation tonight
The address will begin at 8:30pm tonight.
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PPP ready to form alliance with PTI
Latif Khosa says his party would form a coalition with any political party ‘for democracy’.
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1973 Constitution: Imran opposes repeal of Ahmadi laws
Shireen Mazari clarified that it did not mean Imran “sanctions violence against minorities”.
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Pre-poll violence continues: Eight injured in bomb attack near MQM office
Coordination committee blames militant wing of ‘Punjab-based party’.
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Economic policy: Short of ideas on pressing issues
The external debt crisis is at a precarious state as reserves have started to deplete rapidly.
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Security for polls: ECP throws ball back into govt’s court
Says providing security is the executive’s domain.
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Electioneering: Should I have handed out guns instead of laptops, asks Shahbaz
PTI information secretary for north Punjab crosses over to PML-N.
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Election security: Deployment of 70,000 troops under way
Troops deployed to aid civil authorities under Article 245 of the Constitution.
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Breaking the silence: Fazl asks TTP to stop attacks on candidates
Says ANP, MQM and PPP failed to control terrorism, have no political standing.
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Back and forth: I’ll restore peace in Karachi, says Nawaz
Altaf accuses PML-N chief of patronising terrorists.
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Balochistan polls: Ghafoor Haideri opposes targeted operations
JUI-F secretary-general says candidates are harassed by both militants and security forces.
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Constituency profile: The great Chakwal clash
Jilted Ayaz Amir may create problems for PML-N in NA-60.
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Countdown: Political hustle bustle everywhere
Portraits and stickers of different political leaders can be noticed on vehicles and buildings.
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PTI outspending rivals on banners and posters
Nawaz Sharif spent Rs290,000 on street advertising, more than any other candidate.
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We will give MQM a run for their money: PPP
MQM’s candidates have emerged as winners from NA-243 in the last two elections.
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SHC asks PML-N chief to verify candidate’s nomination
Candidate says party chief awarded him a ticket, PML-N’s general secretary says otherwise.
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With Pir Mangho watching over, NA-243 prays for peaceful elections
The constituency covers Manghopir Shrine, marble factories and Hub Dam .
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Apex committee: Assuring peaceful participation
K-P’s law and order situation was reviewed in light of Election Day on May 11.
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No change is possible without a large voter turnout: Experts
They also pointed out the shortcomings in the electoral process.
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Party woes: Former JUI-F MPA resigns over alliance with QWP
JUI-F awarded tickets to candidates who weren't in the party, alleged Khan.
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Election candidates: PHC dismisses petitions filed against tribunal verdicts
Applications were filed against candidates from PK-73 and PK-74.
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Voting rights: ‘ECP ready to facilitate IDPs in polls’
Chief coordinator of Jalozai Camp expresses concern over presence of polling stations.
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High-risk areas: Political agents outline security plan in Khyber, Bajaur
46 polling stations sensitive in Jamrud, Landikotal.
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Party versus Amn: Lyari vote will go the way Uzair Baloch decides
PAC chief insists he does not belong to the Pakistan Peoples Party.
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Routine threats?: Pamphlet bans ANP, PPP election material
The document was handwritten in Pashto and distributed in two villages.
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Khyber Agency notes: Luring a leery electorate
Many candidates opt to contest as independents following threats to certain parties .
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Monitoring our polls: EU observers come closer to ‘dangerous’ grounds
Visit K-P governor, chief minister to discuss election preparations.
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Lest there is no one to speak for them
Our political leaders and all others who matter must stand up and speak out before the Taliban take over.
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Rules of engagement
Communication tools available to voters also ensure that there be some retribution for evil deeds of rulers.
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Too little, too late
How do they expect caretakers to control the situation when those who claim to own Karachi never took ownership of it?
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Army set to deploy 70,000 troops to ensure peaceful polls
Army would also spare 50 helicopters for surveillance on the Election Day.
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The US equation
Given our current economic and military links to Washington, is it realistic to envisage a total break?
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Blast near MQM election office on Burns Road, 8 injured
DSP Zameer Abbasi says between two to three kilogrammes of explosives were used.
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Viral video forces Imran Khan to clarify stance on Ahmadis
“This is a political conspiracy against me as a person and PTI as a party,” says Khan.
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Free and fair elections depend on security situation: CEC
Maintaining law and order is not under the Election Commission's control, says Ebrahim.
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Free and fair elections: Fazlur Rehman demands removal of K-P governor
JUI-F chief writes letter to ECP, expresses reservations over the governor.
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Police arrest suspected suicide bomber from Shahdadkot
Security forces also recover explosive material and a suicide vest during raid.
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Two polling stations in Balochistan blown up: Police
A boys’ primary school and a middle school were bombed at the village of Chattar.
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Electioneering: Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan make lucrative promises
PML-N chief vows to bring golden days for business.
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Opponents afraid of PPP: Owais Muzaffar
Muzaffar says he will deliver the people of Thatta from the clutches of ‘tyrants’.
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The journey of Saniya Naz: Roadside school student becomes ambitious politician
With no political experience, Saniya Naz likes to be called a social worker rather than a politician.
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A divided household: Daughter in PTI, father in PPP
Naz Baloch became interested in joining PTI after Imran Khan paid a visit to her school.