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17th May, 2013
How cities embraced change
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
16th May, 2013
ANP’s mandate snatched through terrorism, says Asfandyar
“We thought Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim would adjudicate the electoral contest….but the real referee was Hakimullah Mehsud,” said the ANP chief.
“We thought Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim would adjudicate the electoral contest….but the real referee was Hakimullah Mehsud,” said the ANP chief.
15th May, 2013
ANP workers upset by defeat despite sacrifices, uplift work
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
9th May, 2013
Pakistan’s bloodiest election campaign comes to an end
Election campaigns across the country were marred by Taliban attacks which claimed the lives of at least 117 people including candidates.
Election campaigns across the country were marred by Taliban attacks which claimed the lives of at least 117 people including candidates.
9th May, 2013
Some of Peshawar’s candidates up, close, and personal
Since April, the Pakistani Taliban have killed more than 70 people in attacks targeting three major political parties – the Awami National Party (ANP), the…
Since April, the Pakistani Taliban have killed more than 70 people in attacks targeting three major political parties – the Awami National Party (ANP), the…
9th May, 2013
Swat: Elections in former Taliban country
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
8th May, 2013
ANP withdraws Sindh candidates in PPP favour
However, all the party candidates, contesting from Karachi and Hyderabad, will partake in the May 11 polls as before, said a press release.
However, all the party candidates, contesting from Karachi and Hyderabad, will partake in the May 11 polls as before, said a press release.
8th May, 2013
Herald exclusive: PML-N, PTI are neck and neck
However, expert survey indicates that PML-N and PPP are ahead of PTI in the election race.
However, expert survey indicates that PML-N and PPP are ahead of PTI in the election race.
8th May, 2013
The religious vote divided
Nowshera district has been prolific in producing leaders of national stature.
Nowshera district has been prolific in producing leaders of national stature.
7th May, 2013
As election bloodbath continues, parties soldier on
MQM's Farooq Sattar, ANP's Bashir Jan and PPP's Taj Haider explain how they've reconstructed their campaigns following terror attacks.
MQM's Farooq Sattar, ANP's Bashir Jan and PPP's Taj Haider explain how they've reconstructed their campaigns following terror attacks.
4th May, 2013
KP govt to restrict movements of rights organisations till polls
All NGOs and UN and Humanitarian Organisations working in the province will be prohibited from visiting the sensitive areas till May 13.
All NGOs and UN and Humanitarian Organisations working in the province will be prohibited from visiting the sensitive areas till May 13.
3rd May, 2013
Militants threaten ANP activists to shut poll offices in Peshawar
The letters, received in different ANP offices, warn the party workers to shut down the offices and stop supporting the party.
The letters, received in different ANP offices, warn the party workers to shut down the offices and stop supporting the party.
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 of such categorisation.
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 of such categorisation.
2nd May, 2013
Moderates will resist backward forces: Altaf
Altaf Hussain said that liberal and enlightened forces would not let retrogressive forces impose their brand of Sharia on the nation.
Altaf Hussain said that liberal and enlightened forces would not let retrogressive forces impose their brand of Sharia on the nation.
1st May, 2013
KP govt prepares contingency plan: Candidates asked to install jammers in vehicles
The government also suggested that candidates install jammers in their vehicles to foil attacks carried out by IEDs.
The government also suggested that candidates install jammers in their vehicles to foil attacks carried out by IEDs.
1st May, 2013
Polls are being hijacked by establishment, blame PPP,MQM,ANP
Militants want to divide Pakistan by bringing a pro-Taliban premier in the elections: Rehman Malik
Militants want to divide Pakistan by bringing a pro-Taliban premier in the elections: Rehman Malik
29th April, 2013
A changed battlefield
General elections have always been interesting in Mardan district and a tough contest is expected this time too.
General elections have always been interesting in Mardan district and a tough contest is expected this time too.
28th April, 2013
Attacks on MQM, PPP in Karachi; five killed
Three people were killed in a blast in Lyari while two died in twin bombings in the city’s Orangi Town area.
Three people were killed in a blast in Lyari while two died in twin bombings in the city’s Orangi Town area.
27th April, 2013
Terrorising Pakistan’s secular parties
Is the silence of other parties that are not being targeted by the TTP justified, as a survival tactic?
Is the silence of other parties that are not being targeted by the TTP justified, as a survival tactic?
27th April, 2013
Sympathy vote may boost ANP’s position in Swabi
The unabated attacks on ANP have created sympathy for the party among people of Swabi district ahead of the polls.
The unabated attacks on ANP have created sympathy for the party among people of Swabi district ahead of the polls.

