Author Archives: Kalbe Ali
12 hours ago
EU election observers urge transparency in data release
ISLAMABAD, May 21: The European Union-Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has said the post-polling day phase is a critically important part of any electoral process and called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to adopt a transparent mode in releasing data.
ISLAMABAD, May 21: The European Union-Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has said the post-polling day phase is a critically important part of any electoral process and called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to adopt a transparent mode in releasing data.
12 hours ago
PML-N bagged 119pc more votes than in 2008
The overall voter turnout for the National Assembly elections was 55.02 per cent, an all-time high despite threats of terror attacks.
The overall voter turnout for the National Assembly elections was 55.02 per cent, an all-time high despite threats of terror attacks.
1 day ago
Cement plants using alternative fuels
ISLAMABAD, May 20: Amid ongoing energy crisis the cement industry has started using alternative fuels to run their plants and share of such fuels in the sector’s energy-mix has crossed the 20 per cent mark.
ISLAMABAD, May 20: Amid ongoing energy crisis the cement industry has started using alternative fuels to run their plants and share of such fuels in the sector’s energy-mix has crossed the 20 per cent mark.
19th May, 2013
Fazl non-committal on PML-N offer
ISLAMABAD, May 18: The PML-N formally invited the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl on Saturday to join the federal government. But Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the JUI-F chief, remained characteristically
ISLAMABAD, May 18: The PML-N formally invited the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl on Saturday to join the federal government. But Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the JUI-F chief, remained characteristically
18th May, 2013
Fafen says merger of polling stations led to result errors
Fafen said that last-minute changes or merger of some polling stations by ROs led to erroneous conclusions that more than 100 per cent votes were cast in some polling stations.
Fafen said that last-minute changes or merger of some polling stations by ROs led to erroneous conclusions that more than 100 per cent votes were cast in some polling stations.
17th May, 2013
Highest number of women elected on general seats belong to PML-N
Analysts and rights activists working on gender issues have raised concern over problems faced by female candidates.
Analysts and rights activists working on gender issues have raised concern over problems faced by female candidates.
17th May, 2013
Balochistan miracle: 544 votes enough for PA seat
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
15th May, 2013
Islamists get less than 5pc votes in twin cities
ISLAMABAD, May 14: Islamists could obtain only 4.72 per cent votes in the nine National Assembly seats of Rawalpindi district and the federal capital in the May 11 elections.
ISLAMABAD, May 14: Islamists could obtain only 4.72 per cent votes in the nine National Assembly seats of Rawalpindi district and the federal capital in the May 11 elections.
15th May, 2013
Islamists get less than 5pc votes in Pindi, Islamabad
SLAMABAD, May 14: Islamists could obtain only 4.72 per cent votes in the nine National Assembly seats of Rawalpindi district and the federal capital in the May 11 elections.
SLAMABAD, May 14: Islamists could obtain only 4.72 per cent votes in the nine National Assembly seats of Rawalpindi district and the federal capital in the May 11 elections.
14th May, 2013
Observers praise voters, parties
ISLAMABAD, May 13: The European Union’s Election Observation Mission has termed the May 11 elections ‘largely fair’ and praised the strong commitment demonstrated by the parties, candidates and voters to the democratic process despite high levels of militant attacks in some parts of the country
ISLAMABAD, May 13: The European Union’s Election Observation Mission has termed the May 11 elections ‘largely fair’ and praised the strong commitment demonstrated by the parties, candidates and voters to the democratic process despite high levels of militant attacks in some parts of the country
13th May, 2013
Islamabad’s unexpected electoral choices
ISLAMABAD, May 12: In order to uniquely express their enthusiasm and mark victory of their party, the traders of Aabpara distributed 100kg of sweets among all passers-by while raising slogans to glorify the
ISLAMABAD, May 12: In order to uniquely express their enthusiasm and mark victory of their party, the traders of Aabpara distributed 100kg of sweets among all passers-by while raising slogans to glorify the
13th May, 2013
Fafen terms elections ‘relatively fair’
ISLAMABAD, May 12: Despite some irregularities and violence at polling stations, the general elections 2013 were ‘relatively fair’, according to preliminary observations of the Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen).
ISLAMABAD, May 12: Despite some irregularities and violence at polling stations, the general elections 2013 were ‘relatively fair’, according to preliminary observations of the Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen).
12th May, 2013
Twin cities witness heavy turnout
ISLAMABAD, May 11: With due apologies to Lewis Carroll (whose words have been modified), the people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi came out on Saturday to vote and vote and vote.
ISLAMABAD, May 11: With due apologies to Lewis Carroll (whose words have been modified), the people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi came out on Saturday to vote and vote and vote.
11th May, 2013
The most expensive elections ever: ECP
Administrative powers without financial autonomy are practically difficult to implement. At least on this count, the ECP has no worries. If anything, it is in a commanding position to execute.
Administrative powers without financial autonomy are practically difficult to implement. At least on this count, the ECP has no worries. If anything, it is in a commanding position to execute.
10th May, 2013
Sheikh Rashid predicts national govt: Feverish electioneering concludes
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, May 9: The twin cities saw feverish election campaigns on the last day of the activities with all hustles and bustles on roads, streets and in markets on Thursday.
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, May 9: The twin cities saw feverish election campaigns on the last day of the activities with all hustles and bustles on roads, streets and in markets on Thursday.
9th May, 2013
SECP to set up Shariah board
ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to establish a shariah advisory board to cater to the growing market demand for this segment.
ISLAMABAD, May 8: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to establish a shariah advisory board to cater to the growing market demand for this segment.
7th May, 2013
CNG to be available on polling day
ISLAMABAD May 6: Good news for the motorists of Potohar region; the government has announced that CNG stations would remain operational on the polling day (May 11, 2013).
ISLAMABAD May 6: Good news for the motorists of Potohar region; the government has announced that CNG stations would remain operational on the polling day (May 11, 2013).
7th May, 2013
720,000 polling staff trained: ECP launches enhanced E-Ticket service
The enhanced version will enable 80.61 million voters to know details of their polling station, block code and serial number by just sending a text message.
The enhanced version will enable 80.61 million voters to know details of their polling station, block code and serial number by just sending a text message.
4th May, 2013
Khoso vows fair polls, smooth transfer of power
ISLAMABAD, May 3: Again scotching rumours about delay in elections, caretaker Prime Minister retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso made it clear on Friday that the interim set-up would not accept an extension in its tenure under any circumstances
ISLAMABAD, May 3: Again scotching rumours about delay in elections, caretaker Prime Minister retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso made it clear on Friday that the interim set-up would not accept an extension in its tenure under any circumstances
3rd May, 2013
SECP draft rules allow dividends in share form
ISLAMABAD, May 2: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has framed new draft rules allowing the companies to give dividends in the form of shares of any other company – listed or unlisted.
ISLAMABAD, May 2: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has framed new draft rules allowing the companies to give dividends in the form of shares of any other company – listed or unlisted.
