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14th May, 2013
Rigging: 49 polling stations across Pakistan received over 100pc turnout
More than 100pc voter turn out was witnessed in six polling stations of KP, 31 of Punjab, 11 of Sindh and one of Balochistan.
More than 100pc voter turn out was witnessed in six polling stations of KP, 31 of Punjab, 11 of Sindh and one of Balochistan.
13th May, 2013
Stats confirm reports of rigging in several Karachi polling stations
In at least five polling stations of the city, the number of votes polled far exceeds the registered voters, according to data from elections observer group FAFEN.
In at least five polling stations of the city, the number of votes polled far exceeds the registered voters, according to data from elections observer group FAFEN.
30th April, 2013
Big Business: The Bulls and the Ballot
In Part III of the series, an in-depth look at what business leaders want from the 2013 general elections, and policies they expect from the coming govt.
In Part III of the series, an in-depth look at what business leaders want from the 2013 general elections, and policies they expect from the coming govt.
10th April, 2013
N. Waziristan to have lowest female representation in polls
According to ECP, only seven per cent of total registered voters in the tribal agency are women — the lowest throughout the country.
According to ECP, only seven per cent of total registered voters in the tribal agency are women — the lowest throughout the country.
4th April, 2013
ECP rejects Ayaz Amir’s nomination papers
Amir, a PML-N candidate for Chakwal, said his nomination papers had been rejected on account of his journalistic writings.
Amir, a PML-N candidate for Chakwal, said his nomination papers had been rejected on account of his journalistic writings.
2nd April, 2013
Pakistan border post strikes up new tensions with Afghanistan
Afghanistan has objected to the construction of a Pakistani post close to the border of Nangarhar province. Pakistan says work is "routine renovation."
Afghanistan has objected to the construction of a Pakistani post close to the border of Nangarhar province. Pakistan says work is "routine renovation."
20th March, 2013
Youth to play decisive role in coming election, shows ECP data
KARACHI: Young voters are likely to play a deciding role in the upcoming general elections with over 34 per cent of voters aged less than…
KARACHI: Young voters are likely to play a deciding role in the upcoming general elections with over 34 per cent of voters aged less than…
15th January, 2013
Pakistan inches toward political uncertainty
The country appeared to be heading toward political turmoil as arrest orders were issued for PM Ashraf and Tahirul Qadri called for the govt’s resignation, leading tens of thousands of protesters into Islamabad.
The country appeared to be heading toward political turmoil as arrest orders were issued for PM Ashraf and Tahirul Qadri called for the govt’s resignation, leading tens of thousands of protesters into Islamabad.
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22nd December, 2012
Weekly Classics: Donnie Darko
If film making is an art form, then this bizarre film is a young prodigy’s magnum opus.
If film making is an art form, then this bizarre film is a young prodigy’s magnum opus.
7th October, 2012
Imran Khan hails commitment of youth at Tank rally
The PTI chief said Sindhis, Punjabis, Muslims, Hindus and also foreigners gathering together for his rally proved that PTI was a national party.
The PTI chief said Sindhis, Punjabis, Muslims, Hindus and also foreigners gathering together for his rally proved that PTI was a national party.
13th September, 2012
Microsoft launches cloud-based Office 365 in Pakistan
The cloud solution for the latest version of the Office suite, the first of its kind in Pakistan, has been made available with local pricing for Pakistan.
The cloud solution for the latest version of the Office suite, the first of its kind in Pakistan, has been made available with local pricing for Pakistan.
2nd July, 2012
Pakistani media faces renewed threat
The attack on a TV channel’s office by the Taliban highlights the dilemma faced by local media.
The attack on a TV channel’s office by the Taliban highlights the dilemma faced by local media.
25th June, 2012
Another militant group bans polio vaccination, seeks end to drone strikes
An pamphlet distributed by militants warns health workers to stay away from polio vaccination campaigns or face dire consequences.
An pamphlet distributed by militants warns health workers to stay away from polio vaccination campaigns or face dire consequences.
10th June, 2012
British journalist denies planning “expose” on Arsalan Iftikhar case
Christina Lamb, rumored to spill the beans on the scandal, denied "planning a big expose on Familygate," and said she had "spoken to no one about it”.
Christina Lamb, rumored to spill the beans on the scandal, denied "planning a big expose on Familygate," and said she had "spoken to no one about it”.
29th May, 2012
Pakistani spy agencies under criticism a year after journalist’s murder
A year after journalist Saleem Shahzad's tortured body was found near Islamabad, authorities have yet to identify his killers.
A year after journalist Saleem Shahzad's tortured body was found near Islamabad, authorities have yet to identify his killers.
24th May, 2012
No question of PM Gilani’s disqualification, decides NA speaker
In a five-page ruling, NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza says that no question arises of PM Gilani's disqualification in light of the Supreme Court's verdict.
In a five-page ruling, NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza says that no question arises of PM Gilani's disqualification in light of the Supreme Court's verdict.
23rd May, 2012
Nato, Taliban take war to Twitter
Unlike the heavy-ammunition combat on the ground, this battle on social media is only a war of words.
Unlike the heavy-ammunition combat on the ground, this battle on social media is only a war of words.
16th April, 2012
International probe into Ephedrine case soon, claims ANF official
ISLAMABAD: The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will soon begin a probe into Pakistan’s import of controlled substance Ephedrine beyond its stipulated international quota for…
ISLAMABAD: The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will soon begin a probe into Pakistan’s import of controlled substance Ephedrine beyond its stipulated international quota for…
