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Elec-tion-ary: Gen Zia’s death and 1988 elections
Ghulam Ishaq Khan took over as acting president as provided in the constitution.
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Reign of terror continues: Bloodied, but unbowed
6 killed in attacks on MQM, PPP in Karachi; Altaf urges people to reject Taliban sympathisers.
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The man who sold his wife’s jewellery for ‘Naya Pakistan’
Meet a Nawabshah farmer who has dared to contest against the president’s sister.
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Election arrangements: Poll preparations going well, says home minister
2,300 volunteers temporarily recruited; police mobiles to cover polling stations.
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MQM asks SHC for army in Lyari
Sardar Nabeel Gabol files petition in Sindh High Court.
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Breaking and entering: House of election candidate robbed, set on fire
Dr Naz claims that money and goods worth Rs400,000 were stolen.
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Profiling NA-130: Ghurki’s waning popularity gives Gujjar hope
PML-N didn’t field candidate in last three elections; its candidate this year is ‘weak’.
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Karachi NA-239: In this constituency by the sea, there is hardly a drop of water to drink
Residents complain political leaders disappeared right after they secured seats in the previous elections.
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Election rallies: Now PML-N leaders accused of code violations
Maryam Nawaz, Bilal Yaseen and Mian Marghoob issued notices.
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Voting from far away
Given desire of Pakistanis living overseas to vote, we must hope ECP, NADRA, govt can make this possible.
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The choice before the voters
Your vote might just make the difference between those who care for the country and those who care for themselves.
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The Cost of the Show
Elections should be on time. Elections are all we have got and are unquestionably better than any other alternatives.
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Violence in Karachi
Any city where criminals & politicians coexist, help each other becomes a perfect environment for breeding terrorism.
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Bomb blast destroys election office in Miranshah
Timed-device destroys office of independent candidate Aqal Khan, no casualty reported.
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ECP releases election schedule for May 11
Polling to start from 8am till 5pm.
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ECP takes notice of Imran Khan’s 'personal attack' against Nawaz Sharif
Khan had addressed a rally in Bahawalpur, where he used words for Nawaz Sharif that the ECP found objectionable.
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TV debate: Imran Khan lists questions for Nawaz Sharif
PTI chairman says a jackal cannot be a leader.
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‘Liberal’ camp: MQM urges DHA, Clifton residents to speak up
65 of their workers have lost their lives since January.
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Political deals: Pir Pagara meets Arbab Rahim
The leaders met Friday and vowed to support each other’s candidates against those of PPP
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Contingency plans: 421 polling stations declared most sensitive
Sukkur commissioner says they have issued guidelines to ensure fair elections.
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Of intimidation and threats: JI accuses MQM activists of kidnapping rival candidates
JI Karachi Chief Muhammad Hussain Mehanti alleged that two of its workers were kidnapped by MQM’s armed activists
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Winds of change: PTI workers upbeat on Islamabad electoral fortunes
PML-N and JI are expected to eat into each other’s vote banks.
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Noor Lashari joins PPP
Owais Muzaffar vows to bring prosperity in Thatta.
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A musical campaign: ‘One Pound Fish Man’ creates anthem for PML-N
Nazir says song will focus on Nawaz’ career.
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Seeking mercy: TTP ‘pardons’ candidate after he denies ANP link
Independent candidate Adnan Wazir was injured in a TTP attack in March.
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Will the real Muslim League please stand up?
Everyone claims that their faction of the Muslim League is the real one.
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Expatriates’ voting right: CJ stops short of ‘ordering’ e-voting arrangements
Attorney general and advocate request for more time.
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Nawaz’s address in Layyah: PML-N show begins with a history lesson
In Lahore, Shahbaz blames PPP and WAPDA for Punjab’s power woes.
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Election trail: Imran Khan wraps up campaign in Seraiki belt
Says PPP’s ideological foundation has been murdered; takes jibes at PML-N leadership.
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Constituency profile: Omar Ayub attempts to win back family seat
PML-N candidate, however, faces stiff competition from PPP and PTI ticket holders.
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elec-tion-ary: [Junejo government is sent packing]
On May 29, 1988 Pakistan saw another overturning of a government.
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Overseas polling: Eight states allow Pakistanis to vote
The government is awaiting the agreement of UAE to allow overseas Pakistanis there to take part in the May 11 polls.
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Pre-election violence: PM tells Sindh to beef up security
Accepts provincial government’s request for three helicopters for poll-day surveillance.
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Flight franchise: Jet, set, vote!
Expat Pakistanis planning to fly home to vote in elections.
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In Mansehra, tough battle expected among PML-N, PTI and JUI-F
Rallies, meetings and slogans in full swing in Hazara Division.
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ECP to politicians: A little civility, please
Commission also condemns attacks on MQM, calls for stringent security measures; imposes ban on transfers in Sindh.
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Another day of mourning: Reign of terror
11 killed in bomb attack on ANP meeting in Karachi.
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Election campaign: Forum names lawyers to help PML-N candidates
190 lawyers to provide legal assistance to PML-N candidates.
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Violation of election rules: Judge rules Imran receive notice in person
DRO says after that any one can file a reply.
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Defence tactics: Polling stations in K-P prepared for the worst
As many as 10 security personnel will be deployed at highly sensitive stations.
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Preventing women from voting to lead to imprisonment
Those found guilty may be incarcerated for up to five years, says K-P government.
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Nine dead in Karachi bomb attack on ANP
More than 40 injured in the attack, including six children.
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Saving elections from 'ill-actions'
Election manifestos seem like hallucinations when judged on the track record of the parties touting them.
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Women and elections
Security concerns or distance from polling stations cannot be used as excuses for not having women cast their votes.
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Perilous position
What will happen in the coming two weeks as we approach balloting is not known. But the signs are not good.
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A case of ‘unevolving’ monkeys
Instead of uniting against forces of retrogression, our politicians are trying their best to be part of them.
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Several countries accept Pakistan’s request for overseas voting
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US accept request.
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JUI-F candidate escapes attack in Quetta
Convoy attacked by remote-controlled bomb, Haji Mohammad Hashim Shahwani remains unhurt.
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Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right-wing: Sattar
Right-wing, centre-right parties being aided to bring in their form of democracy, says Sattar.
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ECP prohibits personal attacks on opponents
Zardari’s spokesperson asked ECP to take action against people attacking the president.