elections2013

In the last two elections, PPP’s Sher Muhammad Baloch won by a landslide.

In the Pakhtun dominated areas of Balochistan, the cult of personality doesn’t count.

In a bid to attract youth votes, the AML chief highlights his alliance with PTI.

All political parties have pledged to move mountains to address the education emergency, but offer few plans.

Several politicians visited the area to calm their supporters and the local police station.

District election commissioner not satisfied with implementation of code.

Candidates say officers in charge of chowkis should also have been switched around.

PTI president claims his party will make no alliances with PPP or PML-N.

Confident of a simple majority in the upcoming polls, Nawaz Sharif says he won’t need to form a coalition...

18 wounded in attacks in Harnai, Quetta and Mardan.

50,000 troops will serve as Rapid Response Force; PM places National Crisis Management Cell under ECP control.

Residents complain of lack of proper roads, shortage of water and electricity.

Naz Baloch and Saniya Naz, two candidates for the elections, shatter stereotypes.

As Pakistan moves to the general elections in 10 days, it is not clear how fair and free would these elections be.

Ambulances equipped with medical cover and at least one medical technician should be parked at central locations.

The confrontation began during an ANP election campaign.

Current status of women candidates on general seats shows that there is hardly any shift in the patriarchal mindset.

The voter of today is more aware and concerned about the commitments that a party makes and how well it fulfils them.

Militant threats have caused all parties to be cautious across the province.

Say Election Commission did not consult them before assigning duties outside their district.

Many residents of the district remain disgruntled with the Awami National Party.

One device was discovered outside an ANP election office while another was found outside a PML-N candidate's house.

British High Commissioner announces 25-member UK election observer mission in Islamabad.

Seven security personnel on most sensitive, five on sensitive and four personnel allotted to rest of polling stations.

Unidentified men open fire on ANP candidate's convoy in Mingora and launch rockets on JUI-F rally in Balochistan.

A handwritten letter in Pashtu ordered removal of party banners and flags.

Says the interim setup is here for only 50 days but the problem of terrorism is over a decade old.

ANP leader claims terrorists are dictating the agenda.

PPP, PML-N in Lakki Marwat are united in brotherly harmony.

Dr Jatoi, NPP candidate from NA-202 constituency, remained safe in the incident.

Around 28 women from Punjab submitted their nominations for the 12 reserved seats in the province.

Nawaz says he was confident of the support of the youth.

Pro-Taliban parties have not condemned attacks on PPP, MQM and ANP.

Three workers killed, two injured in attack; brother of deceased candidate blames political opponents.

Chief justice issues directives to provide security to contesting candidates and voters on Election Day.

15-day action to start in nine of the most disrupted districts in province, says home secretary.

Candidates spending large amounts on renting, buying vehicles.

PPP, PML-N brace for epic showdown for Rawalpindi's NA-51, NA-54 seats.

Most mainstream political parties in their manifestos have not highlighted the issue of terrorism enough.

PML-N is using Haq’s song ‘Nach Punjaban Nach’ to damage his image in NA-117 Narowal.

Female activists take charge of door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings.

Says Taliban’s attacks on ‘liberal’ parties will help them gain sympathy votes.

5,500 polling stations in the province declared sensitive.

"If the court [LHC] upholds the disqualification then we will go to the Supreme Court,” says APML General Secretary.

Says elections will be held on time; criticises those causing confusion about war against terrorism.

Maryam Nawaz, Imran Khan already issued notices for violating code of conduct in earlier rallies.

Training sessions for National Assembly constituencies begins today.

Gajana also fixed May 1 for PML-N leaders Maryam Nawaz, Mian Marghoob and Bilal Yaseen for violating code of conduct.

Pakistan Peoples Party’s Aziz Memon request Sindh High Court to deploy army in his constituency.

Directions issued after some contestants from FATA started holding political rallies in settled areas.