Author Archives: Hasaan Haider
6th May, 2013
The song remains the same
The political campaign song has become a mainstay of the Pakistan election scene, but the phenomenon is not exactly new, writes Nadeem F. Paracha.…
The political campaign song has become a mainstay of the Pakistan election scene, but the phenomenon is not exactly new, writes Nadeem F. Paracha.…
5th May, 2013
Elections in Fata: a daunting challenge
Candidates in Fata are facing a daunting task in terms of reaching out to voters that have spread out across the country due to internal…
Candidates in Fata are facing a daunting task in terms of reaching out to voters that have spread out across the country due to internal…
3rd May, 2013
Polling stations security: outdated criteria
Polling stations that are considered sensitive have been identified, but no one seems to have raised concern about the outdated criteria used as the basis…
Polling stations that are considered sensitive have been identified, but no one seems to have raised concern about the outdated criteria used as the basis…
3rd May, 2013
2nd May, 2013
Swat — a region healing
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties’ campaigns.…
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties’ campaigns.…
1st May, 2013
From the fringes: Gilgit-Baltistanis silently observe elections
Gilgit-Baltistan’s politically inclined residents are keeping an eye on who wins elections come May 11.…
Gilgit-Baltistan’s politically inclined residents are keeping an eye on who wins elections come May 11.…
30th April, 2013
New Chaudhry replaces the old in Rahim Yar Khan
The PML-N had consulted businessman Chaudhry Munir on almost all aspirants for its ticket for national and provincial seats.…
The PML-N had consulted businessman Chaudhry Munir on almost all aspirants for its ticket for national and provincial seats.…
29th April, 2013
Bewildering kaleidoscope
The much talked about 10-party alliance — formed with the sole purpose of beating the PPP — seems undecided on many a constituency in Sindh.…
The much talked about 10-party alliance — formed with the sole purpose of beating the PPP — seems undecided on many a constituency in Sindh.…
28th April, 2013
Syed Ghous Ali Shah
PML-Nawaz
PML-Nawaz
28th April, 2013
Khawaja Muhammad Asif
PML-Nawaz
PML-Nawaz
28th April, 2013
Marvi Memon
PML-Nawaz
PML-Nawaz
28th April, 2013
Lashkari Raisani
PML-Nawaz
PML-Nawaz
28th April, 2013
Islamabad’s sons of the soil
The May 11 election contest for NA-48 and NA-49 will be a race between politicians, who had made big bucks by investing in the property…
The May 11 election contest for NA-48 and NA-49 will be a race between politicians, who had made big bucks by investing in the property…
27th April, 2013
The son also rises
Watchers of the new Pir Pagara say he is a much more sociable man and is comfortable in large gatherings.…
Watchers of the new Pir Pagara say he is a much more sociable man and is comfortable in large gatherings.…
26th April, 2013
A fortress under assault
Peshawar’s National Assembly constituency NA-1 has always mainly been closely fought over by the ANP and the PPP.…
Peshawar’s National Assembly constituency NA-1 has always mainly been closely fought over by the ANP and the PPP.…
25th April, 2013
Hanging from the polls in Pakistan
As Pakistanis head to the elections in May, pollsters and others are out in full swing trying to forecast how Pakistanis will vote.…
As Pakistanis head to the elections in May, pollsters and others are out in full swing trying to forecast how Pakistanis will vote.…
24th April, 2013
The sectarian knot
PPP’s failure to check the growing attacks on the Shia community has alienated its supporters within the community.…
PPP’s failure to check the growing attacks on the Shia community has alienated its supporters within the community.…
23rd April, 2013
Rich man’s game
Ask anyone, whether it’s a jaded small-town resident or a first-time voter in a metropolitan city, and the mood seems the same: there is little…
Ask anyone, whether it’s a jaded small-town resident or a first-time voter in a metropolitan city, and the mood seems the same: there is little…
22nd April, 2013
The Q factor in Punjab
History indicates that PML-Q could never evolve as a political party and was and remains a group of individual ‘electables’.…
History indicates that PML-Q could never evolve as a political party and was and remains a group of individual ‘electables’.…
21st April, 2013
Imran Khan on the campaign trail with Dawn.com
Shiraz Hasnat from DawnNews speaks to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for Dawn.com as he leads his rally on a container on Mall Road in…
Shiraz Hasnat from DawnNews speaks to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for Dawn.com as he leads his rally on a container on Mall Road in…
