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Electioneering gambits?: PM approves gas schemes worth Rs46b for Punjab
SNGPL will lay 22,849 new pipelines to expand gas network to new towns and villages.
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Election commission finally doles out symbols
The ‘arrow’ has not been allotted to any party yet and the final decision will be made on March 25.
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Seat adjustment: Talks between PML-N, JUI-F make little headway
Both parties have been giving contradictory signals about the outcome of the ongoing talks.
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Pulls large crowd: PML-N vows to restore peace, harmony in Gilgit-Baltistan
Leaders vow to end sectarian strife.
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PTI chief will have a two-term limit, says Imran Khan
‘The more democratic the set-up, the greater the prosperity’.
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Democratic process: Qadri calls for polling day boycott, sit-ins
Says places on the Punjab caretaker cabinet being sold for Rs70m each.
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Election symbols: Arrow yet to be added to any party’s quiver
Naheed Khan argued that the PPP that contested the 2002 and 2008 elections had done so as PPPP.
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Provincial chessboards almost dismantled
Sindh, K-P assemblies dissolved, Punjab Assembly set to take final bow today.
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Gaining momentum: PML-N draws large crowd in G-B
Leaders vow to end sectarian strife.
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Internal rifts likely to divide PTI voters in Haripur
Party seniors to weigh in, smooth out differences.
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Seat adjustment : Talks between PML-N, JUI-F achieve little headway
Both parties have been giving contradictory signals about the outcome of the ongoing talks.
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Sindh loses a million voters in new list
The election commission has yet to reveal Karachi voters according to the computerised lists.
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Political crystal ball-gazing
On the face of it, it appears that the real contest in the upcoming elections would be between the PML-N and the PTI.
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Joint chiefs deliberate over army's support to ECP during elections
The meeting reviewed issues relating to national security, geo-strategic environment, and internal security situation.
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Pakistan to welcome foreign observers
Foreign diplomats briefed about government policy, procedures and code of conduct for observers.
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Election 2013: Polls to be held on May 11
Delay in dissolving Punjab assembly may mean that the province may not go to polls on the same day.
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Punjab interim CM: Asma Jahangir declines caretaker role
Rights activist says all issues should be resolved through consultations.
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ECP allots election symbols to parties
'Kite' for MQM, 'bat' for PTI, 'cycle' for PML-Q and 'scale' for JI.
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Taking stock: Making inroads towards electoral success
Divergence between JI and JUI-F is opening space for PML-N to bank on.
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Strengthening communities: Election project to enlighten minorities of voting rights
Pakistan Election Monitoring Project 2013 will last till April 25.
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Is it happening?: PM Ashraf, Chaudhry Nisar in with a last chance
If no consensus is reached today, matter bound to go to parliamentary panel.
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Free health services, education up to matric if MQM wins polls: Altaf
Vows to fight against the culture of Karo-Kari. To boost women representation in government, semi-government offices.
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Pakistan elections: Key political risks to watch for
Government's finances, politics approaching crisis point in addition to dealing with Taliban insurgency.
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Upcoming elections: Largest band of voters range from 31-40
The second largest group of voters is between the ages of 18 and 25.
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Bogged down: Search for interim PM far from over
Govt, opposition insist on their nominees but say they won’t allow the choice to slip into ECP’s hands.
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Elections 2013: Female politician eyes NA seat from Charsadda
Najmazeb Umerzai will be contesting from NA-7.
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Electoral works: Parties seek to solidify partnerships for elections
JI leaders confirm they will opt for seat adjustments with PML-N.
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Caretaker setup: Deadlock persists over interim PM slot
Both govt and opposition have rejected each other’s nominees.
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Naming a chief executive: Does a judge make a good politician?
Across the board, political parties seem to think judges make good politicians, citing their neutrality.
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Diversion of funds: Government tricks ECP into lifting ban
ECP will allow release of funds for schemes that have already been approved.
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Elections 2013: PM Ashraf faces possible disqualification
Company co-owned by the premier declared defaulter.
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National Assembly: A tenure of changes – both good and bad
The Parliament stands out for its pro-women legislation but fails to bring about electoral reforms.
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I did not agree to dissolve assemblies on March 19: Shahbaz Sharif
He mentioned the points of discussion during the one-on-one meeting with the premier.
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ECP to allot election symbols on March 19
Any party not attending the meeting will be allotted a symbol as per the preference indicated in their application.
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Consensus reached over date of elections
Chief ministers agree to dissolve provincial, national assemblies on the same day.
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Kaira voices concerns over opposition's interim premier nominees
Information minister said that opposition leader has made a joke by naming these candidates.
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Preparations stalled: Punjab Assembly’s farewell dinner in jeopardy
Top leadership of PML-N announces decisive talks with leaders from the ruling party in Islamabad starting March 16.
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Right to franchise: ECP told to arrange for overseas Pakistanis’ vote
SC says poll body can seek help from ministries to enable expatriates also to vote.
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Interim prime minister: Where there is no consensus, what will the opposition do?
Political and legal hitches can prop up if the matter goes to a parliamentary committee.
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Central banker for hire: In Ishrat Husain’s nomination, a signal about IMF bailout
Interim administration likely to negotiate a new package with the international lender.
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Protection demanded: ECP seeks security for staff, field officers
“Law and order in K-P, FATA and Balochistan remains unstable and it is a great source of worry for us,” says ECP.
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Analysis: Trials and errors of democracy
You cannot have democracy without passing through a phase during which everything appears to be coming unstuck.
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Deadlock on interim premier: PML-N demands fresh nominees
Chaudhry Nisar rejects government candidates; Ashraf invites CMs to reception in Islamabad.
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Crisis defused: Zardari, Raisani shake hands, once again
Efforts to resolve Balochistan’s constitutional crisis bear fruit.
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Caretaker set-up: K-P takes the lead, names Justice (retd) Tariq Parvez
CM, opposition leader unveil interim chief minister as Qaim flies to Islamabad to discuss Sindh nominations.
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Election shenanigans
When elections approach, we see an upsurge in political party activity designed to achieve a boost at polls.
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Complete the registration of overseas Pakistani voters asap: SC
Registration of voters in the electoral lists would not be possible after the election schedule is issued.
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Jamshed Dasti to go it alone in next elections
Dasti says he is leaving the PPP and will contest the upcoming polls as an independent candidate.
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Upcoming polls: ‘Strict electoral reforms should be implemented’
Ghous Bux Mahar shares his views in an exclusive interview in Sukkur.
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Under the Constitution: Breaking down the appointment process of interim PM
If the committee fails to agree on one name, names of nominees shall be referred to ECP for final decision.