General Elections 2018
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City set to go to polls tomorrow
All arrangements have been made for safe elections
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PPP hopes to be part of coalition government
Political pundits says party is battling for survival
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Why vote?
Not a single institution of state is free from allegations of kowtowing to one power or another
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Mirpurkhas division: dissidents, GDA frighten PPP
GDA, MQM-P, PTI, the Syeds and Arbabs unite against PPP
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Leading up to the 2018 elections
Counting the one scheduled for July 25, 2018, the country would have gone to the polls 10 times since 1985
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Why women must vote?
Political participation of women and transgender people has increased
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The unelectables
Politics of late has been messy, much dirtier than it ought to be, and far more violent than anyone expected
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The Hanif Abbasi verdict
Abbasi was convicted on a charge of misusing 500 kilogrammes of the controlled chemical ephedrine
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Minority women on a mission to break the electoral ceiling
These candidates refuse to give up even in the face of threats over their faith, gender
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After lukewarm campaigns, parties end season with final showdowns
Bilawal ends PPP campaign in Larkana, MQM-P in Liaquatabad before Cinderella o'clock
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In a first, PPP goes asking for votes in 'safe' Larkana
Once invincible, party's ten years of 'bad governance' have weakened its position, say analysts
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With a bucketful of dreams, this candidate is out to change the world
Even if he loses, Zain Aquil promises to give the winner a tough time to resolve the area's issues
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Malakand Division prepares battlefield for July 25 polls
PPP, PML-N eye return to power as PTI hope to retain some seats
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Inclusive manifestos Parties increasingly committed to rights of specially-abled
PMHA says conceptual differences between four top parties exists
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Sectarian outfits ready for big ‘mainstream’ debut
The extreme rightists likely the biggest threat to right-wing parties
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PTI, PML-N to enter nail-biting contest
Balighur Rehman of PML-N and Farooq-e-Azam of PTI have a strong position in NA-170
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All eyes on PTI’s ‘gamble’ in NA-154
Political future of city very much depends on fate of this constituency
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PTI supports polls under army supervision
Says they will be held in free, transparent manner if overseen by the military
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City's wedding destination may vote for marriage of religion and politics
With one of the highest literacy rates in Pakistan, NA-256 votes may hinge on promise of better civic facilities
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In NA-255, past winners may get a run for their money
Constituency is home to areas named after two former PMs
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Religious parties' divided vote bank to benefit MQM-P in Hyderabad city
Many efforts for seat adjustments between religious parties went futile
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From gutters and war zones, the colourful election candidates
Alongside mainstream politicians flamboyant candidates are also contesting polls on July 25
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Imran Khan – aiming to build an ‘Islamic welfare state’
PTI chief's shot at becoming prime minister in elections on July 25 is the best opportunity he has ever had
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Vote for candidate who values environmt: SDPI
High temperature, water scarcity and air pollution as Pakistan’s major challenges
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35,000-strong force to ensure security
CCPO says people who violate Election Commission of Pakistan’s Code of Conduct will be sent to jails
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Art of change
Politics in Pakistan is on the verge of a strange, peculiar and almost a weirdly alien transformation
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Poll security caution
Several major explosions have occurred this month, particularly in Balochistan and KP, claiming 180 lives
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MQM-P decries restrictions on party’s campaign
Permission for a rally revoked, free campaigning seems compromised, says Siddiqui
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Army's assistance sought to conduct free and fair general elections: ISPR
DG ISPR says armed forces shall undertake this duty enabling the people to freely exercise their democratic right
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Candidates promise quality education in govt schools
Unavailability of secondary and higher schools and poor education are causes of concern
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Punjab IGP orders induction of 609 reserves
Directes authorities concerned to ensure the deployment is made by July 22
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PTI, PPP to face off in Rahim Yar Khan
More than 150 candidates, including five female candidates to contest elections
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Foul play of language
Foul play via use of inappropriate language is as old as Pakistani politics itself
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Bloody build-up to vote
At least 166 deaths have occurred in three horrific attacks on canvassing campaigns before the General Elections 2018
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Counter-terror officers ready to be deployed
Hundreds of officials will be deployed at different polling stations
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Pak Sarzameen Party’s honour at stake in NA-253, PS-124
Majority of residents still have emotional bond with kite
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For NA-252, battle might be between scattered goths and underdeveloped urban areas
Shrine of Manghopir with crocodiles' pond is the most famous site of constituency
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Identity politics could decide fate of NA-251
Members of Bihari and Pushtoon communities seek resolution of their CNIC troubles
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Is this the MQM's battle for survival?
Once invincible in Karachi, the party has failed to make a mark this campaign season
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Certain of victory, GDA names its CM
Pagara claims 10 FIRs have been lodged against his supporters
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GDA looks to upend PPP's electable run in Matiari, TM Khan and Tando Allahyar
For the last several elections, families aligned with PPP have retained control over these three districts
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Elderly pin hopes on war veteran
Retired major has been given election symbol of ‘medal' as he contests for MPA seat
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What happens after the elections?
This is only the second time that a democratic government has made way for another as per the Constitution
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PML-N organises anti-rigging workshop
Polling agents, social media activists and civil society organisations to participate in the workshop
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PTI and PML-N to face off in Multan
Castes play a decisive role behind victory of any candidate
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N Waziristan candidates threaten to go to court
Candidates claim ground is being prepared to facilitate a particular party
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Oil, gas royalties draw candidates in Karak
Battle between young and experienced candidates shaping up
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Imagination is missing
Imagination it must be noted is not an expensive quantity
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Should you vote?
On the 25th of July the queues will be long and patience may not seem a virtue
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A seemingly pipe dream
An overwhelmed caretaker government and the ECP are trying to ensure that the elections are conducted on time