elections2013

Shahid Nazir says he joined politics for the poor people of the country, and to improve poor education system.

New breed of politically motivated youth has been brought up on half-baked truths, pessimism, paranoia and xenophobia.

The half-full or half-empty metaphor does not appropriately apply to Pakistan.

Instead of remaining consistent in democracy, we have been experimenting with distorted forms of government.

For those who are contesting elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), security, and threat of attacks are prime issues.

The poll body extends the deadline to April 25.

Petioner says there is one polling station for Orakzai’s displaced persons.

The election commission had earlier given the caretaker government seven days to appoint competent officials.

Some election issues still need more attention.

PML-N Chief crosses all “sadiq” and “ameen” hurdles, as well as Asghar Khan case allegations.

Criticised for not facilitating uprooted families from Orakzai.

Only three parties have awarded general seats in NA to female candidates.

Says the officials in Sindh interim setup have been favouring the previous govt.

Says democratic forces not raising their voices against injustice in Balochistan.

Denounces the ex-PM for welcoming members of the feudal elite into PPP’s fold.

Court told that minor amendments were needed to enable overseas voting.

ANP candidate Arbab Ayub Jan narrowly escapes roadside bomb blast on GT Road on the outskirts of Peshawar.

Ayub’s basic democracy.

Tribunal reserves judgment on Musharraf’s NA-48 appeal.

Says 15% of budget will be spent on education.

Calls upon the ECP and the caretaker govt to take measures necessary for fair elections.

Lollywood star to support her mother’s candidature for PP-283.

LHC observes that despite repeated orders the commission did not produce SBP, FBR and NAB reports.

Sources claim Imran Khan has decided to remove Sajid Sandhu.

Director orders caretaker to asses whether state-owned bodies are independent.

Dr Sattar said that carrying out raids on election offices of the MQM and creating fear amounted to pre-poll rigging.

TTP claims responsibility; police refuse to rule out family or business related dispute.

Meanwhile, the clerks of all the police stations are also being replaced while a security plan has been prepared.

The leaders announced that Syed Zahid Hussain Shah will contest for NA-213 Nawabshah-1 against PPP’s Dr Azra Fazal.

The three parties vowed to carry out a joint election campaign across the district.

A public procession was held on Dandar Road.

There was no human loss as the explosion occurred during night time.

Political parties and civil society groups had told the Chief Election Commissioner of political appointments.

MQM challenged printing of new voter lists for constituencies redrawn by the ECP.

Warns of strict action against illegal harassment at police stations.

Police initially proposed a long list of 250 sites.

Field monitors would use an Android application to report location of the violation and the photographs in real time.

DG ECP hints at using Nadra's e-voting system for overseas Pakistanis.

All Corps and Formation commanders attended the conference at GHQ.

Election Commission of Pakistan directs Sindh caretaker government to shuffle provincial secretaries within 7 days.

Party says Islam will be declared the official religion of the state, education budget will be increased by 15%.

Meera's mother to contest elections on Justice Party ticket in Haroonabad.

A returning officer had previously rejected Nisar's papers for not declaring accurate details about his assets.

Appeal stated that Musharraf's nomination papers should be rejected.

The order was passed under Section 144, previously issued permission letters also cancelled.

Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for the shooting.

Political analyst says PTI may win if it works out seat adjustment with JI.

Says the party is discussing seat adjustments with PML-N, QWP.

Former MNA released from jail, praises media and judiciary.

JUI-F local leader from Swabi, Asad Zaman,parts ways with the party over ticket allotment and joins the PPP.