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150 MPs of world’s largest democracy were handed down parliamentary seats by their fathers, a couple of months ago.

What a price has been paid to keep the ‘system’ in place, democracy be practised in warped, almost destructive form.

Petition seeks inclusion of Ahmadis in joint electorate.

Says he will announce the decision on Monday.

Party leaders say any form of agreement will benefit both.

Military will have learned from Musharraf era that it can still do as much as it used to working behind the scenes.

None of the persons involved in holding fake degrees should be allowed to contest the next elections.

The two parties together with NPP will contest polls using same symbol.

Army chief says democratic system won’t be derailed.

Exceptions to the rule notwithstanding, civil service presently attracts those who wish to make a bundle on the side.

They say manifestos should specify that the province will not be divided.

“There is no harm in dancing to make people happy for a while,” says Sanam.

Unofficially extends deadline for submission of academic certificates.

People complain that their elected representatives paid no attention to their problems.

Prime minister says National Assembly will not be dissolved before this date.

Apex court told fresh legislation required to allow Pakistanis abroad to vote.

PPP, its electoral candidates will hope that wiping away the law will benefit in some way, help get support in Sindh.

The fact that military found it necessary to issue the comment is important, signalling where ‘real’ authority lies.

Smokescreen created by Tahirul Qadri's protests obscured real reform agenda, which in December, seemed within reach.

Why should degrees, nomination papers submitted by sitting parliamentarians & newcomers, not be scrutinised?

The Supreme court questions ECP's argument saying overseas Pakistanis have no voting rights.

The condition of holding a graduate degree was intact when the last general elections were held, but scrapped later.

DG ISPR says polls delay not in the military’s interest.

Challenges exist but foreign currency reserves sufficient, assures SBP governor.

The ECP should not hesitate to disqualify candidates whose nomination papers have inaccurate information.

Sources say that PPP and MQM have agreed on induction of Dr Shaikh.

Out of a total 44 million children who fall into the 5-16 age bracket, only 25.7 million are enrolled in schools.

ECP to upload online details of election contestants.

Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar termed the requirement of a three-year financial history a ‘mockery’.

Latest defections show politicians on ground are aware of where wind blows from & are attempting to ride the current.

Petitioner claims that the oath, pledged by candidates contesting national assembly or senate seats, is un-islamic.

Fake degrees holders will be barred from elections.

Rigging in by-elections of two constituencies in Sindh and one in Punjab.

Now the culprit is ECP’s bureaucracy, which has many years’ experience of rigging elections, manipulating results.

Around 14 cases of transfers and appointments have been reported in 11 districts.

Investors wait to see what course the economy will take after polls.

Over 12,000 polling stations and 34,220 polling booths will be set up across K-P.

Election commission officials explain why counting votes in Karachi is so complex.

Mohsin Aziz, Mian Ajmal suggested as interim chief ministers.

Supreme Court issues directives for registration of overseas Pakistani votes.

The report will be presented before Senate Committee on Monday.

FBR, State Bank promises help against tax evaders, loan defaulters.

Justice (R) Ebrahim says SC has reposed its faith in the EC and that both institutions are on the same track.

Karachi voter verification still in doldrums, SC strictly advises FC and army to supervise.

If this process continues there is a genuine chance of transition from a hard state to a strong, more responsible one.

Given circumstances, only option for CEC, it seems, to cancel verification results, let voters decide where they vote.

103 parties have not conducted intra-party elections, 91 parties have failed to declare assets.

Senate committee told that opponents would favour from ECP’s ban.

Questions cleric’s right to file petition against election commission, his legal standing to address the top court.

Problem is that those whom we consider democratic, may not be on one page when it comes to defending democracy.