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ECP implements measures to control rigging in polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan implements steps from the five-year Strategic Plan, introduced in 2010.
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Up for a fight: PPP to contest ECP's decision on allotting 'arrow' symbol
Naheed Khan says they will challenge the ECP's decision to allot the symbol to PPPP in the Supreme Court.
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Election preparations: Parties to list reserved candidates
The notification states that when the list is received, it will be printed in the officials’ gazette
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Trading places: PML-Likeminded finalises candidates
The list will be provided to PML-N President Nawaz Sharif
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PPPP gets ‘arrow’ as election symbol
PPP-Shaheed Bhutto and the Naheed Khan-led party had also requested the 'arrow' symbol.
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JUI-F candidates for National Assembly seats
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl candidates for the various National Assembly seats.
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JUI-F candidates for provincial assembly seats
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl candidates for the various provincial assembly seats.
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PPP candidates for National Assembly seats
Pakistan Peoples Party candidates for the various seats in the National Assembly.
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PPP candidates for provincial assembly seats
Pakistan Peoples Party candidates for the various seats in provincial assemblies
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Election process kicks off: ECP ignores last act of Parliament
Candidates to submit nominations in person; JUI-F unveils candidates for Balochistan.
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North Waziristan 2013: More than 12 candidates jostle for power in NA-40
JUI-F seems to favour financially powerful candidates over those from religious backgrounds.
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Analysis: Boneless caretakers that we need the most
Nomination of Khoso as caretaker PM extraordinarily raised the stock of the ECP.
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Governance challenges ahead
The most important challenge is to develop and systematically implement a strategy to confront violent extremism.
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Pakistan’s youth bulge
How important will young people actually be in deciding the election result?
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Let the games begin
The appointment of Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso as caretaker PM is being hailed as a victory for democracy.
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Elections: PTI to work out seat adjustment with JI
Both parties plan to cooperate in the future.
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Poll preparations: Provincial election commission announces dates to file papers
Eight seats are reserved for women in NA from K-P, while 22 are reserved for women and three for non-Muslims in PA.
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Caretaker premier: Politicians blow final chance, leave task to ECP
Election commission has 48 hours to agree on a candidate.
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Elections 2013: Over 85 million to elect new rulers
The Express Tribune illustrates the demographic breakdown of those who will make a trip to the ballot box.
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Election process begins: Poll commission unveils schedule for 2013 polls
Nomination papers to be submitted by March 29 at the latest.
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MQM to file constitutional petition against delimitation notice
Altaf claims rights of the voters being snatched through illegal and unconstitutional means.
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Parliamentary committee fails to reach consensus on interim premier
Election commission will now have to decide on one name from the ones under deliberation within two days.
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Military reassures ECP of all possible assistance
ECP, military officials to reconvene with details of sensitive areas for polling to make comprehensive security plan.
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Elections 2013: Election Commission issues election schedule
Candidates can file nomination papers from March 24-29.
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5-year roundup: By-polls scorecard puts PML-N ahead of PPP
The leading opposition party, however, could not compete with the ruling party in Sindh.
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Interim set-up: Panel fails to end impasse
PML-N ready to refer matter to ECP, govt rejects Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid outright.
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Stalemate ends: Ghous Bakhsh Barozai named Balochistan interim chief minister
Barozai set to take oath on March 23, according to official announcement.
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Pre-Poll Rigging: Dr Hassan seeks early hearing of wECP petition
The caretaker administrations in Sindh and Balochistan are not credible, says Dr Hassan.
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The coup-maker returns
The PML-N will be tested by the Mush-factor more than any other party.
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Of caretaker set-ups and elections
Nawaz Sharif has picked fights with every army chief and Imran Khan is too much of a wildcard.
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Election date
The PML-N seems to be the favourite, according to most opinion polls.
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Balochistan interim govt: Ghous Bakhsh Barozai named as interim CM
Opposition party congratulated the leaders and members of the assembly on completing five years of government.
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Parliamentary committee concludes second meeting, no decision made
The Parliamentary committee has time till Friday, March 22 to finalise a name for the caretaker prime minister.
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ECP allows assembly speakers to proceed with electoral campaigns
Issued a notification permitting speakers of the provincial and national assembly to proceed with electoral campaigns.
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Stalemate: Deadlock persists over caretaker CM in Balochistan
Raisani and Magsi have one day left for a decision before it goes to a parliamentary panel.
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History in the making: General elections on May 11
Presidency notifies the date; ECP will announce schedule on March 23.
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Sindh interim set-up: PML-N, 11 opposition groups to mount court challenge
Punjab Assembly dissolved amidst deadlock over caretaker govt.
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Election 2013: 4 days on, no caretaker PM in sight
“We will put in all our efforts to decide the issue at this forum,” says Naek.
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Democratic transition: Tariq Pervez Khan takes oath as caretaker CM
Says he will contact all stakeholders to hold peaceful elections.
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Caretaker set-up
The only major task entrusted to caretaker governments is that they ensure holding of elections without interference.
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ECP to set up 80,000 polling stations nationwide
People in regional and tribal areas stand to gain from this initiative, the ECP has claimed.
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Governor dissolves Punjab assembly
Governor Makhdoom Ahmed dissolves Punjab assembly, following other assemblies, on Shahbaz Sharif's advise.
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No alliance with Musharraf: MQM
No truth to reports of alliance, seat adjustment, says Rabita Committee.
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Justice (retd) Tariq Parvez takes oath as interim K-P CM
Shaukatullah Khan dissolved the provincial assembly on Tuesday and administered the oath on Wednesday.
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Day One: Eight-member committee fails to decide on interim premier
The committee will follow the two-third majority rule if they fail to decide on one name unanimously.
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It's official: Elections scheduled for May 11
A summary – with the date for elections – was signed by President Asif Ali Zardari.
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Punjab caretaker CM: PPP nominates Justice (retd) Zahid Hussain
PPP nominee Asma Jahangir had refused to accept the office of caretaker chief minister of Punjab.
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Election 2013: Government welcomes foreign observers – but no interference in polls
Diplomats told that they will be facilitated during their stay, army extends support to ECP.
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Supreme Court hearing: Crafting an e-voting system may take a year, says AG
Says it will take time to develop safe online system and anti-hacking firewalls.
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Scrutinising candidates: NAB establishes election cell to assist ECP
Will liaise with SBP, FBR, NADRA to monitor election hopefuls.