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Gilgit-Baltistan polls: PML-N grabs half of assembly seats
Ex-chief minister loses; women voters absent from Tangir Valley
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Inked in hope: Electorate elated to vote in Gilgit
Bankers deprived of voting as State Bank of Pakistan did not approve holiday
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Polling for G-B legislative assembly comes to a close, PML-N in the lead
PML-N secured 11 seats out of the 24 constituencies so far
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Women in Darel, Tangir unlikely to vote
The government should arrange women polling staff otherwise it will be difficult for women to vote
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Polling day: G-B votes today to usher in new legislative representatives
Security arrangements made to ensure polls are conducted in a peaceful manner
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G-B elections: Rare visits from leaders bring hollow hope
Fear looms large that promises made before polls will once again remain unfulfilled
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Army deployed across all districts in G-B ahead of elections
Polls for the GB Assembly are set to be held on June 8
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GBLA polls: Court seeks comments from federal govt
Ministries of law, Kashmir affairs and cabinet division asked to submit response in 15 days.
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No moving back: Baba Jan eyes G-B assembly seat from behind bars
AWP workers throng to Hunza from across the country to campaign for him
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Up north: Call for exploration of archaeological sites
Archaeology classes at school, college-levels demanded.
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Infringement of rights: Another petition filed against Gilgit-Baltistan elections
The government has no constitutional and legal authority to issue any such executive orders
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Poll campaign: Your ballots will decide your destiny, says Imran
PTI supremo urges people of G-B to vote for change.
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‘Hope for a better future with next govt’
Locals say previous regime was only focused on maintaining ministers’ protocol.
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MWM, ITP agree in principle over seat adjustment
Cleric Agha Rahat Hussain brokers deal, urges PPP to join coalition
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Golden opportunity : ‘G-B polls a test for PML-N to dispel 2013 rigging accusations’
NA opposition leader Khursheed Shah urges federal govt to hold fair elections
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ROs to face consequences if rigging does not end: Khursheed Shah
Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly says fake votes are being casted in the name of postal ballots
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Skardu electioneering: G-B people aren’t a ‘saleable commodity’, says Imran
Lambasts ruling party for announcing uplift funds ahead of G-B polls
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Security measures: Army to be deployed to supervise G-B elections
Gilgit DC says deployment will be from June 1 till June 15
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Following suit: PPP unveils election manifesto
The election manifesto was presented to the media by former information minister
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Full speed ahead: PML-N announces manifesto for G-B polls
Regional chief Hafizur Rehman in high spirits as party trumpets policy plans
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Joining the chorus: PML-N asks G-B CEC for army supervision in all districts
Regional chief says this would counter allegations party of rigging the polls
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Placing restrictions: Five caretaker ministers banned from entering Astore
They have been penalised for continuing election campaigns despite warning
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Education in Gilgit-Baltistan: In Diamer, only four girls go to middle school
Some districts in the region have the worst gender imbalance in education in the entire country
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No media mudslinging: Candidates asked to voice reservations about election process
Says he took action against Barjees Tahir after receiving a ‘genuine complaint’.
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G-B polls: PPP, JUI-F accuse governor of meddling in electioneering
Ahmed urged the federal government and chief election commissioner to ensure a level playing field for all
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All geared up: G-B CEC seeks timely delivery of ballot papers
DC asks parties to comply with code of conduct for polls
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Displaced dreams: Uighur families have no place to call home in G-B
Community viewed as outsiders, grapples with an identity crisis
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Who’s who: List of candidates released for G-B polls
289 people will be contesting for legislative assembly berth.
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A domino effect?: PTI G-B chapter’s key wickets fall to PML-N
President, vice-president part ways with the party .
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Shifting allegiances: PPP senior leader Islamuddin defects to PML-N
Joway community also throws weight behind party
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Jumping ship: ANP’s Aurangzeb Khan switches to PML-N
Defection costs party its lone candidate for G-B legislative elections
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Unsung heroes: Police first to reach MI-17 crash site
SI Rehman says squad rescued 6 people from the wreckage
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Wonders of Gilgit-Baltistan: Gems, animal-hide shoes, clothes enchant Lahoris
The idea of the exhibition was to promote the heritage and culture of Gilgit-Baltistan .
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A tragic crash
At the very least there needs to be an urgent review of the serviceability and operation of our transport helicopters
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Inciting violence: ATC declares seven MWM leaders as absconders
Judge says suspects avoiding arrest despite committing a crime.
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Compromise reached: Jirga retracts ‘decree’ barring women’s suffrage in G-B
Darel AC assures elders separate polling booths will be set up
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Second chances: Pakistani mountaineer survives Nepal earthquake
Shaheen Baig, a founder of Shimshal climbing school, is in Nepal for an expedition
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Curbing the jirgas
The right of women to vote should not be imperilled by a group of men bent on holding back the tides of history
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CEC says it is ‘criminal’ to ban women from voting
Justice Tahir Ali Shah takes strong exception to a decision taken by a jirga last week
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Déjà vu: Committee on G-B status dubbed a poll ploy
Local political parties say federal govt is trying to hoodwink people with hollow announcements.
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Strategic retreat: Jirga in Tangir Valley puts off decision to bar women’s suffrage
Step taken to avoid backlash from G-B election commission, human rights activists
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Women barred from voting in Gilgit-Baltistan polls
G-B political parties slam jirga's decision to bar women from voting
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Trophy hunting: Season’s largest ibex hunted
The animal was injured but managed to escape; it was found 24 hours later
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Bread and sputter: G-B on the brink of wheat shortage
Only a month’s supply left in our granaries, says food minister
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Tit for tat: Gloves off between PML-N and PPP in Gilgit-Baltistan
Nawaz league lashes out at Kaira for criticising governor’s appointment.
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Not giving up: Chitral elders reject K-P govt’s Shandur MoU
Elders said minister for tourism will be held responsible for consequences if any of the MoU’s minutes are implemented
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‘Dear PM’: Respect G-B’s right to self-rule, says PPP
Khursheed Shah asks Nawaz to release recently-announced funds for region.
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Picking up the pieces: PPP leaders visit G-B for damage control
Say the party is the only one that can solve region’s problems
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Staving off a crisis in G-B: CEC expresses concern over security at 272 polling stations
Police, security personnel will be deployed on June 8.
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Shifting allegiance: PPP senior leader Agha Foker joins PML-N
Says party respects wishes of public and has people-friendly policies.