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Qasr-e-Zauq scandal: NAB arrests PPP candidate Tikka Muhammad Iqbal
The former provincial minister is accused of facilitating the sale of Rs1b Qasr-e-Zauq Plaza.
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Religious groups opposed amending Articles 62, 63: Rabbani
Hopes next Parliament will be able to agree on needed changes.
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Election security: Govt says top politicians face life threats
No display of arms to be allowed during campaigning.
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Face to face: An upbeat Imran aims for the PM House
PTI chief says scrutiny should focus on financial impropriety.
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Balochistan election candidates: Brothers in arms
Several candidates in Balochistan have close relatives in the ranks of separatist organisations.
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ECP to officials: Avoid demeaning questions
The directive comes a day after LHC ordered ROs to safeguard judiciary’s image.
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Hina Rabbani Khar not to run for another stint in National Assembly
The former foreign minister had only applied as a covering candidate for her father, Ghulam Rabbani Khar.
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Pious and Foolish
Intensity of present scrutiny is perhaps new, yet the idea behind it is controlled democracy, a mistrust of people.
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Elections in Sindh: Will contest on PTI ticket, Shah Mahmood Qureshi
PTI chief Imran Khan says the decision to contest elections as an independent would be Qureshi's.
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HRCP raises alarm on 'systematic sabotage of democratic process'
HRCP demands political parties, civil society to guard against attempts to "liquidate democracy".
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ECP office attacked in Balochistan
A car parked near the office was damaged in the attack.
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ECP accepts Sharif brothers’ nomination papers
Nawaz's papers are accepted for NA-68 Sargodha, while Shahbaz's papers are for PP-247 Jampur.
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Election 2013: Victory will be ours, predicts Imran Khan
PTI chairman says, like 1992 World Cup, an underdog will sweep the elections.
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ECP accepts Imran's nomination papers for NA-122
PTI chairman had filed papers for five National Assembly seats.
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Voter you thinking?: Kutchis unsure where to place their thumbs on ballots
There seems to be discontent for PPP, but they aren’t sure if they should vote for KRC.
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Analysis: Poll projections often go awry
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...
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South Waziristan: Taliban set guidelines for contestants
Mullah Nazir Group promises free balloting in NA-41.
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Popularity chart: PPP may lead polls in upper Sindh: Survey
First phase of ActionAid and SIDD survey completed in six districts of upper Sindh.
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Transparency check: PTI volunteers to make sure there is no rigging at voting booths
Party initiates ‘one booth 10 youth’ programme.
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Modified ballot: ECP unclear on removing ‘vote for none’ option
Election Commission official told LHC that new column will be dropped, other officials yet to confirm decision.
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NA hopefuls: Papers of 112 minority candidates rejected
ROs directed to entertain bank certificates for defaulters.
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K-P’s transgenders protest delay in NICs issuance
Without identity cards, they cannot contest or vote in the upcoming elections.
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Party manifesto: Education cornerstone of PML-Q politics, says Elahi
Says PML-N has given nothing to Pakistan.
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Nawaz’s papers for NA-119 accepted
Key politicians face poll objections; ROs ask them to file replies.
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Spotlight on Peshawar: NA-1: Luck vs charisma
Amid hectic political activity, the contest heats up as polls approach.
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Poll reporting: Media urged to provide level playing field to all political parties
Journalists asked to avoid publishing, broadcasting offensive, malicious content.
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Code of conduct: Political leaders urged to show sagacity while campaigning
Coming elections crucial but strenuous, say speakers.
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In hot water: Decision on PML-N, TSH candidates expected today
Opponents of both nominees have filed reservations with returning officers.
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Internal dissensions: PTI youth activists disgruntled by ticket allocation
Say the promise of giving 25% tickets to young workers has not been fulfilled.
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Rigid requirements: 48 nomination papers accepted in Peshawar
PTI, JI candidates’ applications rejected in Upper Dir, Kohat.
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Hitting back: Shahbaz blames ‘gang of four’ for smear campaign
Asks caretaker premier to take notice of the ‘propaganda’ against the Sharif family.
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Many A Slip: Musharraf suffers early setbacks
Musharraf violated both article 6 of the Constitution and the oath he took when he joined the army, says petitioners.
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Just a ‘suggestion’: MQM chief proposes election delay
Altaf says ROs have no right to ask personal questions.
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Election Security: Cabinet decides against army deployment
“We will not let non-state actors disturb the election campaign by destroying state property,” says Nizami.
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LHC directs returning officers to avoid questions unconnected with nomination papers
Court also restrains media from broadcasting from courtrooms.
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Vote for change: One million volunteers to guard elections says Khan
PTI workers to go door-to-door to inform voters about PTI manifesto.
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Kayani assures CEC of army's full support for holding elections
Security arrangements pertaining to the general elections discussed.
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ECP reserves judgment on degrees of twelve politicians
Degrees of 9 politicians declared valid
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Righteous indignation!
We hope that candidates can be honest and ameen, but to expect them to be righteous is akin to asking for the moon.
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Youth perceptions
The leaders of the next government have a duty to protect the future generation who have a lot on their mind.
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ROs have no right to ask personal questions: Altaf Hussain
Altaf asks the Supreme Court and the parliament to explain what 'the ideology of Pakistan' is.
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Elections: Musharraf's nomination papers rejected
Objections stated Musharraf does not meet criteria established in Article 62 and 63.
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Elections: Nawaz Sharif cleared for NA-119
Objection had argued that Sharif illegally occupied the Pakistan Muslim League house.
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ECP decides against introducing 'none of the above' vote
Commission says since election schedule has been announced, making such a change will be inappropriate.
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Will quit politics if proven to be a loan defaulter: Shahbaz Sharif
Sharif brothers accused in the case of loan default of Rs3,486 million.
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Fake degree saga: Jamshed Dasti, Aqil Shah appeal
Both Dasti and Shah were found to have fake degrees.
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Fake degrees: Jail sentences awarded to former MPAs
Former PML-N and PPP MPAs found guilty.
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Sindhi stories: The Pir’s power, the Syed’s sway
The spiritual leaders of Sindh wield temporal power as well.
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PML-N interviews: Dual nationals also queue up for tickets
Shahbaz, Saad alloted Lahore seats.
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Balochistan law and order case: Govt directed to protect voters, candidates
Interim govt in talks with nationalist parties, SC told.