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The former provincial minister is accused of facilitating the sale of Rs1b Qasr-e-Zauq Plaza.

Hopes next Parliament will be able to agree on needed changes.

No display of arms to be allowed during campaigning.

PTI chief says scrutiny should focus on financial impropriety.

Several candidates in Balochistan have close relatives in the ranks of separatist organisations.

The directive comes a day after LHC ordered ROs to safeguard judiciary’s image.

The former foreign minister had only applied as a covering candidate for her father, Ghulam Rabbani Khar.

Intensity of present scrutiny is perhaps new, yet the idea behind it is controlled democracy, a mistrust of people.

PTI chief Imran Khan says the decision to contest elections as an independent would be Qureshi's.

HRCP demands political parties, civil society to guard against attempts to "liquidate democracy".

A car parked near the office was damaged in the attack.

Nawaz's papers are accepted for NA-68 Sargodha, while Shahbaz's papers are for PP-247 Jampur.

PTI chairman says, like 1992 World Cup, an underdog will sweep the elections.

PTI chairman had filed papers for five National Assembly seats.

There seems to be discontent for PPP, but they aren’t sure if they should vote for KRC.

We were told that people of Pakistan are sick and tired of “the turns" of PPP, PML-N and now was the time to move...

Mullah Nazir Group promises free balloting in NA-41.

First phase of ActionAid and SIDD survey completed in six districts of upper Sindh.

Party initiates ‘one booth 10 youth’ programme.

Election Commission official told LHC that new column will be dropped, other officials yet to confirm decision.

ROs directed to entertain bank certificates for defaulters.

Without identity cards, they cannot contest or vote in the upcoming elections.

Says PML-N has given nothing to Pakistan.

Key politicians face poll objections; ROs ask them to file replies.

Amid hectic political activity, the contest heats up as polls approach.

Journalists asked to avoid publishing, broadcasting offensive, malicious content.

Coming elections crucial but strenuous, say speakers.

Opponents of both nominees have filed reservations with returning officers.

Say the promise of giving 25% tickets to young workers has not been fulfilled.

PTI, JI candidates’ applications rejected in Upper Dir, Kohat.

Asks caretaker premier to take notice of the ‘propaganda’ against the Sharif family.

Musharraf violated both article 6 of the Constitution and the oath he took when he joined the army, says petitioners.

Altaf says ROs have no right to ask personal questions.

“We will not let non-state actors disturb the election campaign by destroying state property,” says Nizami.

Court also restrains media from broadcasting from courtrooms.

PTI workers to go door-to-door to inform voters about PTI manifesto.

Security arrangements pertaining to the general elections discussed.

Degrees of 9 politicians declared valid

We hope that candidates can be honest and ameen, but to expect them to be righteous is akin to asking for the moon.

The leaders of the next government have a duty to protect the future generation who have a lot on their mind.

Altaf asks the Supreme Court and the parliament to explain what 'the ideology of Pakistan' is.

Objections stated Musharraf does not meet criteria established in Article 62 and 63.

Objection had argued that Sharif illegally occupied the Pakistan Muslim League house.

Commission says since election schedule has been announced, making such a change will be inappropriate.

Sharif brothers accused in the case of loan default of Rs3,486 million.

Both Dasti and Shah were found to have fake degrees.

Former PML-N and PPP MPAs found guilty.

The spiritual leaders of Sindh wield temporal power as well.

Shahbaz, Saad alloted Lahore seats.

Interim govt in talks with nationalist parties, SC told.