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Govt had clearly admitted an acute “foreign pressure” for the selection of an economist as the interim prime minister.

The training workshop will be held from March 15 to 16.

Civil society organisation calls for transparency within interim set-up.

Deliberations to start soon on who among the six finalists will head interim set-up.

Final six candidates represent wide spectrum, ranging from economists to legal experts to nationalists.

Expresses disappointment with parliament’s attitude towards electoral reforms.

Maulana Ludhianvi left ‘feeling befooled’ by CM he says he helped get elected.

Necessary arrangements should be made for holding smooth and impartial elections, says Bosal.

UNDP hands over first set of voter education material to Election Commission of Pakistan.

Supreme Court vows not to let any factor postpone upcoming elections.

Around Rs710 million from the grant have been dispatched.

“There won’t be any objection to whichever candidate is chosen from the two,” says Hoti.

Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf condemned the murder of Qasmi.

Directs commission to do what is necessary for free and fair polls.

Party leader says this opens doors for lower- to middle-class people.

‘Regularisation of contractual govt employees a bribe to win votes’.

Forms available at election cell of MQM headquarters, zonal and district offices and MQM's official website.

Cabinets will also dissolve on the night between March 15 and 16.

NA passes bill to exempt candidates from appearing personally to file nomination papers.

Only those nomination forms would be printed which were approved by the ECP itself.

EU says deploying election observation mission is a tangible sign of its support to a democratic Pakistan.

Law minister insists the President has the final power to approve changes in the nomination forms.

Punjab faces no security threat during elections, says provincial election commissioner.

With the current climate of uncertainty, it will do wonders for public confidence if the election goes ahead at all.

The party forms committee to address problems in the division.

Ahmed Raza Kasuri says former military ruler might delay his homecoming.

The figures do not include women from Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK.

The decision was taken in a meeting called by Sada Bahar, a welfare organisation working in the district.

Says Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz sees Seraiki province as ‘a threat to their sultanate’.

Election authorities say polling could be held between May 6 and 9; military assures support for trouble-free election

Date for polls kept floating between May 6-9.

Neutrality required from all observers, polling staff and security personnel.

Details of deployments at polling stations to be discussed after elections schedule is announced.

Says they are engaged in talks with JI for seat adjustments.

“Journalists write whatever they like and these reports are not correct,” says Saifullah.

Maintains Supreme Court’s writ should be extended to FATA.

Party also pledges to increase spending on health, education and tackle energy crisis.

Expresses reservations against the extent of details being asked.

Economy, tax reforms, local body elections key component of manifesto.

The chief election commissioner hoped that the situation will improve prior to the elections.

The party claims it has received over 20 applications from each constituency.

Justice (retd) Nasir Aslam Zahid, Justice (retd) Shakirullah Jan and Rasool Bux Paleejo shortlisted.

Leader of the opposition in National Assembly proposes names after Prime Minister's request last month.

PML-F chief says government elected into power will continue to face after effects of incumbent government.

PPP told to clarify loans given under BISP.

“Let all the political parties form alliance, the PTI would return successful,” says Khan.

The irrigation minister said Jhangra dam will irrigate 1800 acres of land.

Prime Minister invites Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar to submit his nominations for caretaker premier.

Imran Khan says he has nothing against reserved seats for women, but the members must be elected onto these seats.

Both parties agree to let core committees restart dialogues on all issues.