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Traffic on the roads thin as businesses remained closed.

Timely elections are important to restore stability in the country, says QWP chief.

Haji Muhammad Nazir says Bhutto gave them the right to development.

Due to army’s deployment at borders, local authorities asked to finalise a security plan at polling stations.

Bilawal addresses meeting via video link; says PPP leaders contesting against party nominees to lose membership.

Sufi Shah Enayat Shah embraced martyrdom for people’s rights: Owais Muzaffar.

4.5m Pakistanis unsure if they’ll get the chance to vote.

The ban imposed on political parties under the Martial Law of October 16, 1979 continued to remain in effect.

With multiple strong contenders backed by their clans, analysts say the outcome is unpredictable.

Sibtain and Rana Farooq to allowed to contest provisionally.

Says PTI will ensure provision of women’s rights.

JI chief says propagation of liberalism and secularism is unconstitutional.

TTP rejected the fatwa and accused Allama Tahir Ashrafi of acting on the behest of the establishment.

Says Syed Munawar Hasan’s address to a gathering in Spin Jumaat violates commission’s code.

Day of mourning announced; PML-N worker gunned down.

Party candidates Chakar Khan Shahani and Ghulam Rasool Babbar lead rally through different roads of the city.

PPP Ghotki president continues to support Lund despite party displeasure.

Superintendent nearly misses registration date; only a fraction of prisoners are registered.

Parties spent time and money in preparation of their manifestos but have not changed their well-known narratives.

If our politicians want to earn the trust and respect of the masses, they must not indulge in unlawful practices.

ECP, government institutions should make foolproof security arrangements for candidates, political workers and voters.

Amnesty said at least 37 people had been killed and 183 injured in attacks on election officials.

Over 300 clerics from different schools of thought issue decree, say the system can only be changed through vote.

Out of a population of 180 million, 37 million women and 48 million men are registered to vote in the May 11 polls.

Reports compiled by intelligence agencies state 51 station as ‘most sensitive’.

The nearly 0.1 million displaced persons can turn the tables for any candidate.

Criticises ECP for failing to implement SC’s orders on delimitation in Karachi.

20 injured in four blasts in Balochistan’s capital, six bombs explode in K-P, killing one and wounding nine.

Down by both PML-N and PPP, Nawab Abbasi of Bahawalpur has struck a deal with the PTI.

Jamaat takes tougher stance to force PML-N to acquiesce amid PTI’s aggressive electioneering.

IT minister says the developed e-voting mechanism will take 18 months to be made error-free.

No women candidates for reserved seats in National Assembly withdraw.

MQM and PPP may face serious challenge on three NA seats in the district.

Barozai says govt will make foolproof security arrangements for voters.

Non-party elections of 1985.

Asks his rivals to explain instead how they acquired fabulous wealth.

Plastering posters on private property, wallchalking continue despite ban.

In the stronghold of the Bhuttos, one Hindu woman hopes to make a difference.

The vilification campaign against the president could have adverse impact on free and fair elections, says Senator.

12 complaints submitted against PML-N candidates Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif, and Hamza Shahbaz.

Najaf Ali Kumaryo accuses Durrani of being involved in a criminal case.

Ghulam Murtaza Satti allowed to contest from NA-50.

Khalid Hassan Attari, ST’s provincial leader, accuses allied parties of promoting their personal interests.

District census commissioner hints private security guards may be hired.

Sindh High Court extends stay on MQM's plea for redrawing constituencies.

Final list of 16692 candidates contesting for national and provincial assembly seats announced.

Recent blasts represent a true threat to what we had all hoped would be a free, fair and peaceful electoral process.

IT Minister says the developed e-voting mechanism will take 18 months to be made error-free.

A player may risk career by taking part in active politics: expert.

Syed Munawar Hasan says justice is not possible without Shariah.