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1 day ago
ECP asks provincial election commissions for election expenses’ details
The ECP also asked the provincial commissions to inform it as to which candidates had provided reports of their election expenses to the RO.
The ECP also asked the provincial commissions to inform it as to which candidates had provided reports of their election expenses to the RO.
3 days ago
Re-polling ends in Karachi’s NA-250; low turnout reported
Low voter turn-out was witnessed as re-polling ended in 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency.
Low voter turn-out was witnessed as re-polling ended in 43 polling stations of Karachi’s NA-250 constituency.
3 days ago
PPP comes out with charge against FC
PPP leader has alleged that elections in Balochistan were rigged and said even FC personnel were involved in irregularities on polling day.
PPP leader has alleged that elections in Balochistan were rigged and said even FC personnel were involved in irregularities on polling day.
17th May, 2013
LHC issues notice to PML-N officials over display of tiger
The court sought a detailed response on the number of licenses that have been issued in the past five years for the import of endangered wildlife animals.
The court sought a detailed response on the number of licenses that have been issued in the past five years for the import of endangered wildlife animals.
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16th May, 2013
Karachi’s mandate
The people of Pakistan have spoken. And if this election hasn’t brought change; at least the journey towards it has begun.
The people of Pakistan have spoken. And if this election hasn’t brought change; at least the journey towards it has begun.
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15th May, 2013
Using analytics to identify voter fraud
Pakistanis may want to learn from others who have relied on scientific method, courts and the rule of law to resolve electoral disputes.
Pakistanis may want to learn from others who have relied on scientific method, courts and the rule of law to resolve electoral disputes.
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15th May, 2013
At last it is over … or is it?
Nawaz is respecting the mandate of parties in other provinces, which is absolutely necessary because he is forming a government in the center only because of the Punjabi vote.
Nawaz is respecting the mandate of parties in other provinces, which is absolutely necessary because he is forming a government in the center only because of the Punjabi vote.
15th May, 2013
Electoral success eludes sect-based parties in Karachi
However, the participation of sect-based parties appears to be a message to the mainstream parties that the former need to be taken seriously.
However, the participation of sect-based parties appears to be a message to the mainstream parties that the former need to be taken seriously.
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14th May, 2013
Electoral terrorism wins … for now
Whether or not ECP can do the right thing, will decide whether or not this country’s voters will show faith in democracy for a long time to come.
Whether or not ECP can do the right thing, will decide whether or not this country’s voters will show faith in democracy for a long time to come.
14th May, 2013
Re-polling in Karachi’s NA-250 on May 19: ECP
Due to complaints of alleged rigging and irregularities, the ECP had postponed polling in 43 polling stations of NA-250, PS-112 and PS-113 constituencies.
Due to complaints of alleged rigging and irregularities, the ECP had postponed polling in 43 polling stations of NA-250, PS-112 and PS-113 constituencies.
14th May, 2013
After election debacle, Wattoo resigns as PPP’s central Punjab president
Wattoo said after the party's defeat in Punjab, he could not justify continuing to hold the post.
Wattoo said after the party's defeat in Punjab, he could not justify continuing to hold the post.
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14th May, 2013
A solid lapse in leadership
I feel the PTI put hundreds of lives at risk on May 12; one cannot claim to be for the democratic process while disrespecting the systems that are already in place.
I feel the PTI put hundreds of lives at risk on May 12; one cannot claim to be for the democratic process while disrespecting the systems that are already in place.
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14th May, 2013
Pakistan Elections 2013: A Kashmiri’s perspective
Today, I, as a Kashmiri, want to congratulate Pakistan for making the right choice at the right time for the right reason.
Today, I, as a Kashmiri, want to congratulate Pakistan for making the right choice at the right time for the right reason.
14th May, 2013
Punjab Assembly: 34 independents join PML-N
PML-N swept Punjab to secure a huge mandate, enjoying clear majority as opposed to other political parties.
PML-N swept Punjab to secure a huge mandate, enjoying clear majority as opposed to other political parties.
13th May, 2013
PPP sweeps Badin in elections
The Pakistan Peoples Party has bagged two National Assembly and five Sindh Assembly seats in Sindh's Badin district.
The Pakistan Peoples Party has bagged two National Assembly and five Sindh Assembly seats in Sindh's Badin district.
13th May, 2013
Khushbakht Shujaat calls for re-election in Karachi’s NA-250
The MQM candidate said she was the most affected on account of maladministration during NA-250 polling.
The MQM candidate said she was the most affected on account of maladministration during NA-250 polling.
13th May, 2013
Zardari congratulates Nawaz on winning elections
Moreover, President Zardari said that he hoped Nawaz would be able to strengthen the democratic process during his political tenure.
Moreover, President Zardari said that he hoped Nawaz would be able to strengthen the democratic process during his political tenure.
13th May, 2013
Karachi stocks hit all-time high on Sharif win
The benchmark index of top 100 shares rose 1.6 per cent to 20,232 points in early trade, surpassing the 20,000 mark for the first time.
The benchmark index of top 100 shares rose 1.6 per cent to 20,232 points in early trade, surpassing the 20,000 mark for the first time.
13th May, 2013
ECP summons meeting to review rigging complaints
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday summoned a meeting to review complaints lodged against rigging in the May 11 polls.
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday summoned a meeting to review complaints lodged against rigging in the May 11 polls.
13th May, 2013
Imran’s dilemma in acquiring opposition leader’s slot
Khan will have to negotiate with PPP or MQM, if the two parties decide to sit on opposition benches, to gain their support to get the opposition leader’s office.
Khan will have to negotiate with PPP or MQM, if the two parties decide to sit on opposition benches, to gain their support to get the opposition leader’s office.
