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Musharraf plea: LHC sends case to back of election queue
Says it will deal with cases of candidates participating in elections first.
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The minority vote: ‘For whoever can protect us’
Christians in the Punjab more inclined towards the PML-N and PPP. Religious parties more popular in KP.
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‘Un-Islamic democracy’: The other election campaigning
Some groups call for election boycott and for caliphate to replace democracy.
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May 11 polls: Educational institutions to remain closed from May 8-13 in Punjab, Sindh
Tough security measures have been implemented across the country to facilitate free and fair elections.
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Election preparations: Ballot papers for Punjab still in print
ECP secretary says papers for other provinces, FATA printed and dispatched .
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Cases against 31 for attacking PPP meeting
Shots were fired in the air; several vehicles damaged.
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Looking for liquor: Two women injured in Yazman police raid
When women stepped out of their houses and shouted at the police, they were beaten up with sticks and rifles.
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Assault: Woman maimed for threatening to prosecute
The assailant had backed out of an arrangement to let her take his cattle for grazing.
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Family dispute: Man’s nose cut for turning down marriage proposal
The injured man was taken to a hospital, where he was later reported to be in critical condition.
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Transparency: Complaints mechanism in place, says Sethi
The media has transformed the world into a global village and nothing escapes their notice, says Sethi.
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‘Religious discrimination’: Jamaat-i-Ahmadiya to boycott elections
JA spokesman Saleemuddin says the Ahmadis are the only minority group with a separate voters list.
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The distribution of power
The chief justice commented he had been affected by load shedding himself.
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Epidemic control: Measles vaccination drive extended till 7th
Over 2.5 million children in the city vaccinated so far.
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Electioneering: The people behind the parties’ online persona
Aroosa Shaukat assesses the social media campaigns of PTI, PPP and PML-N ahead of general elections.
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Data tabulation: ‘Province lacks groups focused on youth’
First volume of the first ever Youth Directory was released last month.
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Leading ladies: Going for a hat-trick
Samina Khalid Ghurki pledges to complete development she started in last term .
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‘Working class constituency’ likely to back the Tiger
Area needs a graveyard, clean water and gas.
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Economic snapshot: ‘Tax evasion root cause of all our problems’
‘Economic governance needed to improve forex,’ says economist Dr Hamza Malik.
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YDA wants judges on PMDC election body
YDA will launch a countrywide movement if the demand is not met and the elections are rigged.
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Leading ladies: The experienced debutante
Dr Yasmin Raashid relishes prospect of defeating Nawaz Sharif at NA-120.
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Election code violations: Maryam collects notice from DRO
Says all must obey the law and that is why she appeared before the court.
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Medical Negligence: Woman dies ‘from injection’
She was suffering from fever.
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Rally Preparations: Traffic plan announced ahead of PTI, PML-N rallies
PTI and PML-N rallies are to be held at Dhobi Ghat Ground Faisalabad on May 5 and May 6 respectively.
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Constituency profile: The Old Guard will fight it out
Dera Ghazi Khan is shaping up to be a battleground between PPP and PML-N.
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We are being forced to make prisoners vote PML-N: Jail officials
Election Commission Director says they have received the complaint, it has been sent to Punjab Election Commissioner.
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Rural Punjab politics: The Thana-Katcheri factor
The key to winning Punjab lies in the chaks and villages of the rural hinterland.
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Tough contest for two seats in Hazro Tehsil
Five nominees competing from Punjab Provincial Assembly.
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Permissions: Cases registered against three PPP candidates
Penalties for such a violation include imprisonment or fine or both.
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Free will marriage: Couple shot dead by woman’s uncle
He had gone to their house pretending to have settled the matter.
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On the run: Kidnapper killed ‘in shootout’
Police recovers kidnapped man.
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Media talk: ‘Karachi violence a local phenomenon’
PTI will end terrorism through talks: Hashmi.
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Historic sites: Progress on Walled City Project reviewed
5 heritage buildings being renovated in first phase.
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Multan Road villages ravaged by hepatitis
Water supply contaminated with domestic sewage as well as waste from industries.
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20,000 policemen to perform guard duty
Of the 3,161 polling stations in Faisalabad, 267 are highly sensitive.
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Banking on loyal ‘80,000 voters’ to upstage a tsunami
PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq believes he will win for the third consecutive time.
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School dues: Case against principal for beating two boys
Principal beats two schoolchildren for not paying for the stationary on time.
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Factory fire: Five workers suffocate, critical
Fire starts from an oil leak in a boiler.
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Violence by in-laws: Woman beaten up, humiliated
Doctors say she is in shock and will recover in a few days.
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‘Over 70% population consulting alternative medicine practitioners’
Scientists urged to make joint efforts on health services.
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Hazardous work: Three of a family die cleaning sewer in Multan
DCO announces compensation for bereaved family.
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Equal rights: Governor preaches love for all, hatred for none
‘There should be no discrimination on the basis of colour or creed’.
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BNU conference: ‘English medium compulsion will damage education’
‘Both teacher and student should be fluent in language of instruction’.
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Appeal against disqualification: Musharraf’s plea put off till Monday
Abrogation of Constitution a very serious matter, observes judge.
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PTI outspending rivals on banners and posters
Nawaz Sharif spent Rs290,000 on street advertising, more than any other candidate.
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Axed in sleep: Two murder suspects rearrested after protest over release
The third suspect has reportedly fled to Sindh.
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Labour Day rally: Legislation for informal sector workers demanded
Participants demanded enactment of laws allowing informal workers to establish trade unions.
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‘Property dispute’: Man accused of killing baby granddaughter
Child’s body found in a water tank at her house.
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Election Violence: PML-Q worker shot dead
Several politicians visited the area to calm their supporters and the local police station.
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Man attacked with acid for ‘having an affair’
The assailants apparently used a lot of acid, possibly as much as a litre, says doctors.
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Code of conduct: 72,000 violations reported in Punjab
District election commissioner not satisfied with implementation of code.