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1 day ago
Pakistan adopts Chinese rival GPS satellite system
Pakistan will become the latest country to use China's satellite navigation system.
Pakistan will become the latest country to use China's satellite navigation system.
1 day ago
First-ever public display of original artefacts at museum
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
2 days ago
The ‘elite’ NA-250: Some myths and facts
With emotions about NA-250 still running high, it would be useful to look at some of the myths regarding this controversial constituency in Karachi.
With emotions about NA-250 still running high, it would be useful to look at some of the myths regarding this controversial constituency in Karachi.
3 days ago
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
15th May, 2013
Pakistani film ‘Lamha’ wins award at DC South Asian Film Festival
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
15th May, 2013
What next for the winners?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
Do you think the elected government will manage to make a dent in the various issues that threaten to override Pakistan?
15th May, 2013
People’s media
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
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.
15th May, 2013
Technology helps Pakistan to ‘fairest’ polls
Saturday's election saw about 50 million Pakistanis vote, with centre-right former prime minister Nawaz Sharif emerging the winner.
Saturday's election saw about 50 million Pakistanis vote, with centre-right former prime minister Nawaz Sharif emerging the winner.
14th May, 2013
Information Technology and e-Government section of PML-N’s Manifesto
The PML-N have an ambitious and well thought-out plan in their manifesto for the information technology and e-government sector.
The PML-N have an ambitious and well thought-out plan in their manifesto for the information technology and e-government sector.
13th May, 2013
Fazl moves to keep PTI out of power
Living up to its reputation, KP is again heading for a coalition government, triggering a race among parties to out-manoeuvre each other and gather partners.
Living up to its reputation, KP is again heading for a coalition government, triggering a race among parties to out-manoeuvre each other and gather partners.
13th May, 2013
Ishaq Dar to become finance minister: PML-N spokesperson
Ishaq Dar, who served as finance minister in Sharif's second administration and again briefly in 2008, would return to the job.
Ishaq Dar, who served as finance minister in Sharif's second administration and again briefly in 2008, would return to the job.
13th May, 2013
Election 2013 — A bad harvest for political dynasties
Several surnames such as Khar, Jatoi, Gilani, Cheema, Kaira, Bharwana, Raja and Wattoo failed to impress voters who switched over to their rivals, mostly backed by PML-N.
Several surnames such as Khar, Jatoi, Gilani, Cheema, Kaira, Bharwana, Raja and Wattoo failed to impress voters who switched over to their rivals, mostly backed by PML-N.
12th May, 2013
Personal polling experiences
The good, the bad and the ugly dominated Election Day in Pakistan. What was your voting experience?
The good, the bad and the ugly dominated Election Day in Pakistan. What was your voting experience?
11th May, 2013
Pakistan polls close, ‘huge’ turnout in Punjab: official
Polling stations closed at 6:00 pm in Pakistan's historic general elections, which saw a “huge” turnout in the largest province of Punjab.
Polling stations closed at 6:00 pm in Pakistan's historic general elections, which saw a “huge” turnout in the largest province of Punjab.
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11th May, 2013
Voting day, Cho’ah and the barren mountains
Elections in my ancestral land are not just a paper-slipping activity but a life beyond, a world higher than the land we live upon.
Elections in my ancestral land are not just a paper-slipping activity but a life beyond, a world higher than the land we live upon.
11th May, 2013
Pakistan expels NY Times reporter before elections
Pakistan is expelling The New York Times' Islamabad bureau chief on the eve of national elections, accusing him of unspecified ''undesirable activities.''
Pakistan is expelling The New York Times' Islamabad bureau chief on the eve of national elections, accusing him of unspecified ''undesirable activities.''
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?
10th May, 2013
It takes two to have an election
Nawaz Sharif may have proved to be a political operator, but is now confronting the toughest challenge of his career since 1988 — Imran Khan.
Nawaz Sharif may have proved to be a political operator, but is now confronting the toughest challenge of his career since 1988 — Imran Khan.
10th May, 2013
Interview: Focus on Pakistan – but don’t forget Kashmir, says Yasin Malik
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
