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15th May, 2013
Fazl rejects PTI mandate in KP
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said his party did not accept the PTI’s victory in Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and Fata obtained through massive rigging.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said his party did not accept the PTI’s victory in Mardan, Kohat, Peshawar and Fata obtained through massive rigging.
10th May, 2013
Bomb blasts in Miramshah kill five; injure 13
The first bomb was planted on a motorcycle and it was detonated through a remote-controlled device, while the nature of the second blast is yet to be confirmed.
The first bomb was planted on a motorcycle and it was detonated through a remote-controlled device, while the nature of the second blast is yet to be confirmed.
9th May, 2013
A hazy crystal ball
If someone has been voting for party ‘A’ there’s a good chance they will vote for party ‘A’ again. Old habits die hard.
If someone has been voting for party ‘A’ there’s a good chance they will vote for party ‘A’ again. Old habits die hard.
8th May, 2013
Army unveils security plan for polls in Fata and KPK
DG ISPR Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said 96,000 law enforcement agencies personnel, including 22000 army soldiers, have been deployed to ensure peaceful elections.
DG ISPR Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said 96,000 law enforcement agencies personnel, including 22000 army soldiers, have been deployed to ensure peaceful elections.
5th May, 2013
How campaigning is playing out in Jamrud
Pakistan’s tribal belt may have been dubbed the world’s most dangerous place by the United States, but enthusiastic tribesmen are defying the Taliban to vote…
Pakistan’s tribal belt may have been dubbed the world’s most dangerous place by the United States, but enthusiastic tribesmen are defying the Taliban to vote…
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 displacement.
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 displacement.
4th May, 2013
Tribal areas embrace historic polls
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
26th April, 2013
Political parties’ counter-terrorism strategies short of new ideas
Counter-terrorism proposed in election manifestos do not have what it would take to restore peace in KP.
Counter-terrorism proposed in election manifestos do not have what it would take to restore peace in KP.
19th April, 2013
Diverse electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
16th April, 2013
Vaccination drive launched in Fata, frontier regions
A three-day polio campaign for Fata and frontier regions was formally launched during a special function here at Fata Secretariat.
A three-day polio campaign for Fata and frontier regions was formally launched during a special function here at Fata Secretariat.
11th April, 2013
Delay in award of tickets disrupts PTI campaign
Delay in award of party tickets by PTI has created unrest among its workers, as the nominees of other parties have already kicked off canvassing.
Delay in award of party tickets by PTI has created unrest among its workers, as the nominees of other parties have already kicked off canvassing.
11th April, 2013
Fata politics: the fear factor
The Fata Disaster Management Authority puts the total number of displaced families at 86,000.
The Fata Disaster Management Authority puts the total number of displaced families at 86,000.
3rd April, 2013
Badam Zari and Nusrat Bibi – the symbol of emancipation for Fata’s women?
Badam Zari and Nusrat Bibi are taking a giant step by challenging the conservative view of the role of women in tribal society.
Badam Zari and Nusrat Bibi are taking a giant step by challenging the conservative view of the role of women in tribal society.
29th March, 2013
Returning to a helping hand, and old fears
Security in S Waziristan, the cornerstone of the rehabilitation process, is a question of thirds.
Security in S Waziristan, the cornerstone of the rehabilitation process, is a question of thirds.
25th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Campaign of terror
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
24th March, 2013
Schedule for polls in KP, Fata issued
The returning officers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA issued public notices about the schedule of elections in the two regions.
The returning officers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA issued public notices about the schedule of elections in the two regions.
18th March, 2013
Tribal leaders slam ECP for inaction in Fata
Tribal leaders belonging to the mainstream political parties have expressed concern over the ‘poor’ implementation of the Political Parties Order in Fata.
Tribal leaders belonging to the mainstream political parties have expressed concern over the ‘poor’ implementation of the Political Parties Order in Fata.
13th March, 2013
Interview: Drone strikes, the ‘War on Terror’ and Jinnah
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision.
3rd March, 2013
Women outnumber men in list of centenarian voters
Women outnumber men in the list of Pakistani voters aged 100 years or more.
Women outnumber men in the list of Pakistani voters aged 100 years or more.
1st March, 2013
Rehabilitation project: Red tape blocks grant for Fata businessmen
Benefits of economic revitalisation programme could not trickle down to entrepreneurs in tribal areas due to bureaucratic hurdles, and lengthy documentation process.
Benefits of economic revitalisation programme could not trickle down to entrepreneurs in tribal areas due to bureaucratic hurdles, and lengthy documentation process.
