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Political dynasties in the subcontinent
150 MPs of world’s largest democracy were handed down parliamentary seats by their fathers, a couple of months ago.
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That great achievement
What a price has been paid to keep the ‘system’ in place, democracy be practised in warped, almost destructive form.
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Separate electoral rolls: AG, ECP told to respond to five-year-old petition
Petition seeks inclusion of Ahmadis in joint electorate.
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Jumping ship: Provincial minister to quit ANP, join JUI-F
Says he will announce the decision on Monday.
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The poll dance: PML-N, JUI-F collaboration poised to become ‘game changer’
Party leaders say any form of agreement will benefit both.
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Proof of the pudding
Military will have learned from Musharraf era that it can still do as much as it used to working behind the scenes.
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On fake degrees
None of the persons involved in holding fake degrees should be allowed to contest the next elections.
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Electoral alliance: PML-N, PML-F team up for elections
The two parties together with NPP will contest polls using same symbol.
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A general democrat: Gen Kayani has a dream – of free, fair elections
Army chief says democratic system won’t be derailed.
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The matter of governance
Exceptions to the rule notwithstanding, civil service presently attracts those who wish to make a bundle on the side.
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Gearing up for elections: Sindhi writers to present political parties with a charter of demands
They say manifestos should specify that the province will not be divided.
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If you can contest polls, why can’t a eunuch?
“There is no harm in dancing to make people happy for a while,” says Sanam.
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Backpedalling?: ECP denies pressure on ‘degrees issue’
Unofficially extends deadline for submission of academic certificates.
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Election season: Voters ask leaders what they have to show for their five years
People complain that their elected representatives paid no attention to their problems.
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Covert negotiations: PPP, PML-N agree to dissolve assemblies on March 16
Prime minister says National Assembly will not be dissolved before this date.
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ECP has authority to ensure expatriate voting: SC
Apex court told fresh legislation required to allow Pakistanis abroad to vote.
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Local doings
PPP, its electoral candidates will hope that wiping away the law will benefit in some way, help get support in Sindh.
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Military voice
The fact that military found it necessary to issue the comment is important, signalling where ‘real’ authority lies.
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Forgotten electoral reforms
Smokescreen created by Tahirul Qadri's protests obscured real reform agenda, which in December, seemed within reach.
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Scrutiny of elected representatives
Why should degrees, nomination papers submitted by sitting parliamentarians & newcomers, not be scrutinised?
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Participation of overseas Pakistanis in polls possible: CJ
The Supreme court questions ECP's argument saying overseas Pakistanis have no voting rights.
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Degree verification letter: CEC apologises to Chaudhry Nisar
The condition of holding a graduate degree was intact when the last general elections were held, but scrapped later.
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Dispelling speculation: Army wants elections on time says DG ISPR
DG ISPR says polls delay not in the military’s interest.
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Scrutiny of poll candidates: SC to decide fate of defaulters says SBP Governor
Challenges exist but foreign currency reserves sufficient, assures SBP governor.
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Ensuring transparency
The ECP should not hesitate to disqualify candidates whose nomination papers have inaccurate information.
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Speculation rife over Hafeez Shaikh's future in Sindh
Sources say that PPP and MQM have agreed on induction of Dr Shaikh.
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Six-point education policy: PTI aims for one education system
Out of a total 44 million children who fall into the 5-16 age bracket, only 25.7 million are enrolled in schools.
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Candidate scrutiny: Online data to ensure voters get their money’s worth
ECP to upload online details of election contestants.
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Nomination papers: Amendments anger MPs
Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar termed the requirement of a three-year financial history a ‘mockery’.
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Opening games
Latest defections show politicians on ground are aware of where wind blows from & are attempting to ride the current.
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Contempt Plea: SHC issues notices to Senate chairman, National Assembly speaker
Petitioner claims that the oath, pledged by candidates contesting national assembly or senate seats, is un-islamic.
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Poll contestants required to declare financial history
Fake degrees holders will be barred from elections.
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Election Trailer: FAFEN reports rigging in Feb 18 by-polls
Rigging in by-elections of two constituencies in Sindh and one in Punjab.
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The CEC in focus
Now the culprit is ECP’s bureaucracy, which has many years’ experience of rigging elections, manipulating results.
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FAFEN report: A string of transfers as elections approach
Around 14 cases of transfers and appointments have been reported in 11 districts.
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Elections and after: Expectations and fears of investors
Investors wait to see what course the economy will take after polls.
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Preparing for polls: K-P election commission to form supervisory bodies
Over 12,000 polling stations and 34,220 polling booths will be set up across K-P.
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Voter verification results out on March 18
Election commission officials explain why counting votes in Karachi is so complex.
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Transitional phase: Govt begins ironing out caretaker setup
Mohsin Aziz, Mian Ajmal suggested as interim chief ministers.
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SC directs ECP, NADRA to ensure election participation of overseas Pakistanis
Supreme Court issues directives for registration of overseas Pakistani votes.
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Election preparations: Parliamentary panel finalises electoral reforms
The report will be presented before Senate Committee on Monday.
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Election reforms: Poll candidates bound to submit tax number
FBR, State Bank promises help against tax evaders, loan defaulters.
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CEC hails SC's decision to dismiss Qadri's petition
Justice (R) Ebrahim says SC has reposed its faith in the EC and that both institutions are on the same track.
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SC expresses displeasure over Karachi voter verification process
Karachi voter verification still in doldrums, SC strictly advises FC and army to supervise.
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The evolution of politics
If this process continues there is a genuine chance of transition from a hard state to a strong, more responsible one.
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The CEC in focus
Given circumstances, only option for CEC, it seems, to cancel verification results, let voters decide where they vote.
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No election participation if intra-party polls not conducted: ECP
103 parties have not conducted intra-party elections, 91 parties have failed to declare assets.
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Counter-attack: PPP MP likens recruitment ban to ‘pre-poll rigging’
Senate committee told that opponents would favour from ECP’s ban.
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Justice is blind: SC turns tables on Qadri with help of the Queen
Questions cleric’s right to file petition against election commission, his legal standing to address the top court.
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An uncertain path
Problem is that those whom we consider democratic, may not be on one page when it comes to defending democracy.