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26th April, 2013
Taliban attack on ANP meeting kills ten in Karachi
At least ten people, including a child, were killed and more than 40 others were wounded in the militant attack, targeting an election meeting.
At least ten people, including a child, were killed and more than 40 others were wounded in the militant attack, targeting an election meeting.
26th April, 2013
Plot to bring ‘rightists’ into power, says Altaf
MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that the party would not back off from the upcoming elections.
MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that the party would not back off from the upcoming elections.
26th April, 2013
Attacks continue on election candidates
An ANP candidate came under cracker bomb attack in Karachi whereas a JUI-F leader was attacked in Mach area of Balochistan.
An ANP candidate came under cracker bomb attack in Karachi whereas a JUI-F leader was attacked in Mach area of Balochistan.
26th April, 2013
APC planned on holding of free, fair elections
The code of conduct of the ECP had been prepared in the light of suggestions given by political parties after consultation with the Senate.
The code of conduct of the ECP had been prepared in the light of suggestions given by political parties after consultation with the Senate.
26th April, 2013
Two political activists killed
Five people, including two political activists, were killed in separate incidents in different parts of Karachi.
Five people, including two political activists, were killed in separate incidents in different parts of Karachi.
26th April, 2013
Sit-in against Lyari killings causes traffic chaos in city
Three kidnappers were killed and a passerby woman lost her life in a shootout with armed suspects near Afshani Gali in the Kalakot area of Lyari.
Three kidnappers were killed and a passerby woman lost her life in a shootout with armed suspects near Afshani Gali in the Kalakot area of Lyari.
26th April, 2013
Fahim wants interim govt to hold polls on time
Makhdoom said that every political party was facing hurdles, in particular liberal parties whose offices and leaders were being attacked.
Makhdoom said that every political party was facing hurdles, in particular liberal parties whose offices and leaders were being attacked.
26th April, 2013
Rangers personnel gunned down in Hyderabad
The Rangers personnel was killed after being attacked by two armed assailants riding a motorbike on Thursday night.
The Rangers personnel was killed after being attacked by two armed assailants riding a motorbike on Thursday night.
25th April, 2013
‘PPP will retain seats in May 11 polls’
During a visit to Hyderabad, Syed Awais Muzaffar said that political alliances formed by rivals were nothing new for the party.
During a visit to Hyderabad, Syed Awais Muzaffar said that political alliances formed by rivals were nothing new for the party.
25th April, 2013
PTI fields most candidates in city after MQM, PPP
The PTI, with bat as election symbol, has fielded 19 candidates for as many seats across the city, leaving only NA-249 where it has no candidate.
The PTI, with bat as election symbol, has fielded 19 candidates for as many seats across the city, leaving only NA-249 where it has no candidate.
24th April, 2013
Bomb blast injures 13 in Quetta
Wednesday's blast followed a series of explosions on Tuesday in which at least six people were killed, DawnNews reported.
Wednesday's blast followed a series of explosions on Tuesday in which at least six people were killed, DawnNews reported.
24th April, 2013
Steps for security of candidates, voters reviewed
Malik Habib reiterated the caretaker government’s determination to take all steps to hold free, fair and transparent elections.
Malik Habib reiterated the caretaker government’s determination to take all steps to hold free, fair and transparent elections.
24th April, 2013
ECP, parties asked to file comments in graffiti case
SHC directed ECP and all political parties to file their respective comments regarding the steps taken by them for removal of political wall chalking in different parts of the city.
SHC directed ECP and all political parties to file their respective comments regarding the steps taken by them for removal of political wall chalking in different parts of the city.
24th April, 2013
Three ‘gangsters’, passerby killed in Lyari shootout
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
23rd April, 2013
Three killed as rain lashes city
At least three people died in rain-related accidents, a paper of SSC examination was delayed and routine life was badly affected as thunderstorm hit the city
At least three people died in rain-related accidents, a paper of SSC examination was delayed and routine life was badly affected as thunderstorm hit the city
22nd April, 2013
Many hurt in Kharadar grenade attack
Nearly a dozen people were wounded when unidentified suspects hurled an explosive device near a bakery in Kharadar.
Nearly a dozen people were wounded when unidentified suspects hurled an explosive device near a bakery in Kharadar.
22nd April, 2013
JI wants army at all city polling stations
The party also announced names of its candidates contesting for the elections on 12 National Assembly and 21 provincial assembly seats from Karachi.
The party also announced names of its candidates contesting for the elections on 12 National Assembly and 21 provincial assembly seats from Karachi.
21st April, 2013
PTI, JI poll offices attacked
An election camp and an office of two parties were set on fire further adversely affecting the electioneering pace.
An election camp and an office of two parties were set on fire further adversely affecting the electioneering pace.
21st April, 2013
21 pro-Musharraf ‘rioters’ sent to lock-up
An anti-terrorism court remanded 21 suspects in police custody in a rioting case for one week.
An anti-terrorism court remanded 21 suspects in police custody in a rioting case for one week.
19th April, 2013
Sattar sees conspiracies to keep MQM away from polls
The party had observed a “peaceful day of mourning” in Sindh denouncing killings of its activists and office bearers.
The party had observed a “peaceful day of mourning” in Sindh denouncing killings of its activists and office bearers.
