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22 hours ago
SC adjourns hearing against Altaf pointing out errors in petition
The court also directed the petitioner to verify the status of MQM with the ECP to ascertain who the actual head of the party was.
The court also directed the petitioner to verify the status of MQM with the ECP to ascertain who the actual head of the party was.
23 hours ago
Altaf announces ‘reformation’ within MQM ranks
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
“There is no room for people involved in China Cutting, unlawful settlements and land or property grabbing in the party,” said the MQM chief.
2 days ago
Altaf disbands MQM’s Karachi organising committee
The decision was made following observations and recommendations made by public and party workers during a general workers meeting.
The decision was made following observations and recommendations made by public and party workers during a general workers meeting.
2 days ago
MQM chief directs workers to halt all protests
He called an emergency meeting of all party units in Karachi, to be held on Tuesday, 6pm at Azizabad’s Lal Qila Ground.
He called an emergency meeting of all party units in Karachi, to be held on Tuesday, 6pm at Azizabad’s Lal Qila Ground.
20th May, 2013
NA-250 PTI candidate Arif Alvi wins
Alvi won 17,489 votes, which was far ahead of his JI opponent, who managed to capture only 446 votes, according to unofficial results.
Alvi won 17,489 votes, which was far ahead of his JI opponent, who managed to capture only 446 votes, according to unofficial results.
19th May, 2013
Pakistan still reeling in the elections and its aftermath
Re-polling ended in 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency after a low voter turnout was witnessed amidst tight security on Sunday, May 19. While…
Re-polling ended in 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency after a low voter turnout was witnessed amidst tight security on Sunday, May 19. While…
18th May, 2013
All set by ECP for Sunday’s partial re-poll, PPP joins boycott
The ISPR said the army troops would be deployed at 43 polling stations of Karachi's NA-250 in compliance with the notification of ECP.
The ISPR said the army troops would be deployed at 43 polling stations of Karachi's NA-250 in compliance with the notification of ECP.
17th May, 2013
MQM boycotts NA-250 re-polls
In a press conference held on Friday evening, MQM’s senior leader Raza Haroon said that efforts were made to steal the party’s mandate in Karachi.
In a press conference held on Friday evening, MQM’s senior leader Raza Haroon said that efforts were made to steal the party’s mandate in Karachi.
17th May, 2013
Imran urges British High Commissioner to warn Altaf
Imran Khan reportedly told the British High Commissioner that Altaf Hussain's statements were against British law and that action should be taken against it.
Imran Khan reportedly told the British High Commissioner that Altaf Hussain's statements were against British law and that action should be taken against it.
16th May, 2013
Sindh govt postpones May 19 re-polling in Karachi’s NA-250
The Sindh government has apologized to the ECP on failing to hold the scheduled re-polls in 43 polling stations due to security concerns.
The Sindh government has apologized to the ECP on failing to hold the scheduled re-polls in 43 polling stations due to security concerns.
15th May, 2013
PPP to form coalition govt with MQM in Sindh, says Zardari
Newly elected MNAs and MPAs of the party from Sindh participated in a meeting, headed by the president, at Bilawal House in Karachi.
Newly elected MNAs and MPAs of the party from Sindh participated in a meeting, headed by the president, at Bilawal House in Karachi.
13th May, 2013
MQM mandate should be respected, says party leader
Deputy Convener coordination committee, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that MQM’s mandate should be respected because it respects the mandate of other political parties.
Deputy Convener coordination committee, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that MQM’s mandate should be respected because it respects the mandate of other political parties.
12th May, 2013
Detach Karachi if establishment can’t accept MQM’s mandate, says Altaf
Speaking to party workers, the MQM chief said the party’s mandate in Karachi should be accepted by all.
Speaking to party workers, the MQM chief said the party’s mandate in Karachi should be accepted by all.
11th May, 2013
Hyderabad’s polls see ups and downs
Allegations and counter-allegations of rigging, a boycott by a ten-party alliance candidate against MQM, and mismanagement inside polling stations.
Allegations and counter-allegations of rigging, a boycott by a ten-party alliance candidate against MQM, and mismanagement inside polling stations.
10th May, 2013
It’s never a complete deal
Fears, doubts, hope, ambition come in a package for Pakistan, where days before polls, people still wonder: are we going to have an election?
Fears, doubts, hope, ambition come in a package for Pakistan, where days before polls, people still wonder: are we going to have an election?
9th May, 2013
MQM candidate withdraws in favour of PTI
Prince Abdul Baqi Baloch, MQM candidate for NA-260 Quetta, has withdrawn his candidature in favour of Karim Dad Sumalani, PTI candidate from the same constituency.
Prince Abdul Baqi Baloch, MQM candidate for NA-260 Quetta, has withdrawn his candidature in favour of Karim Dad Sumalani, PTI candidate from the same constituency.
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…
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
Three people killed in Hyderabad attack
Two MQM activists were among the dead after being attacked by unidentified gunmen at Hyderabad's Liberty Chowk.
Two MQM activists were among the dead after being attacked by unidentified gunmen at Hyderabad's Liberty Chowk.
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.
