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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
26th April, 2013
It’s a JI, PML-N contest in NA-48
With the election fever beginning to heat up, the contest in NA-48 has visibly narrowed down to one-to-one between the JI and the PML-N
With the election fever beginning to heat up, the contest in NA-48 has visibly narrowed down to one-to-one between the JI and the PML-N
26th April, 2013
Waziristan security: Candidates forced to campaign in Pindi
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
24th April, 2013
PPP fears low turnout at Liaquat Bagh
PPP candidates are struggling hard to run their election campaigns in the garrison city, despite corner meetings and door-to-door campaigns.
PPP candidates are struggling hard to run their election campaigns in the garrison city, despite corner meetings and door-to-door campaigns.
21st April, 2013
PML-N claims popular youth support
Election campaigning is in full swing, Maryam Nawaz of the PML-N took the PTI head on declaring that the youth was with the PML-N.
Election campaigning is in full swing, Maryam Nawaz of the PML-N took the PTI head on declaring that the youth was with the PML-N.
20th April, 2013
Workers unaware of change in PPP candidate
Though the PPP had changed its candidate in NA-55 on Thursday, confusion remained as supporters of both candidates ran their campaigns.
Though the PPP had changed its candidate in NA-55 on Thursday, confusion remained as supporters of both candidates ran their campaigns.
17th April, 2013
Disenfranchised: the refugee voter
Pakistan’s approximately 750,000 internal refugees might find themselves disenfranchised voters.
Pakistan’s approximately 750,000 internal refugees might find themselves disenfranchised voters.
16th April, 2013
Massive quake kills 34 in Pakistan: officials
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
12th April, 2013
Ephedrine case: Accused to become approver against Musa Gilani
Tauqir Ali Khan, an accused in a case pertaining to a scam involving illegal sale of ephedrine, agreed to become an approver against Ali Musa Gilani.
Tauqir Ali Khan, an accused in a case pertaining to a scam involving illegal sale of ephedrine, agreed to become an approver against Ali Musa Gilani.
11th April, 2013
Musharraf summoned to explain objections in appeal
Moreover, former opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar’s nomination papers were accepted by the Election Tribunal.
Moreover, former opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar’s nomination papers were accepted by the Election Tribunal.
10th April, 2013
Benazir murder case: LHC seeks response from trial court
FIA prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar said that Musharraf had not appeared even once before the court despite repeated summons.
FIA prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar said that Musharraf had not appeared even once before the court despite repeated summons.
7th April, 2013
Imran’s papers for NA 56 accepted
PTI lawyers managed to convince the returning officer that the objections raised by a citizen against the party chief were baseless.
PTI lawyers managed to convince the returning officer that the objections raised by a citizen against the party chief were baseless.
6th April, 2013
Imran Khan cleared to contest polls from Lahore’s NA-122
The result of the polls would be similar to the outcome of the 1992 cricket World Cup, said Khan.
The result of the polls would be similar to the outcome of the 1992 cricket World Cup, said Khan.
2nd April, 2013
FIA’s plea for separate trial of Musharraf rejected
ATC of Rawalpindi rejected an application filed by the FIA seeking separation of the trial of former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf.
ATC of Rawalpindi rejected an application filed by the FIA seeking separation of the trial of former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf.
1st April, 2013
Gambling away an election
With the country set to go to polls on May 11, these are the busiest days of a year for Yasir Mehmood - a bookmaker in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
With the country set to go to polls on May 11, these are the busiest days of a year for Yasir Mehmood - a bookmaker in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
16th March, 2013
Road accident kills 24 Pakistan army personnel in Kohistan
At least 24 army personnel were killed and five others were injured when a Gilgit bound coach plunged into the Indus River in Kohistan.
At least 24 army personnel were killed and five others were injured when a Gilgit bound coach plunged into the Indus River in Kohistan.
25th February, 2013
Major cities plunge into darkness after power breakdown
Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Quetta, Peshawar, all report major power breakdowns, DawnNews reported.
Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Quetta, Peshawar, all report major power breakdowns, DawnNews reported.
29th January, 2013
Events within Pakistan
A gallery of events happening within Pakistan.
A gallery of events happening within Pakistan.
4th January, 2013
When the city goes to sleep, Kartarpura awakes
Dates back to pre-partition, it is the only place where life comes to full-swing when people go to sleep.
Dates back to pre-partition, it is the only place where life comes to full-swing when people go to sleep.
22nd November, 2012
Sectarian, militant attacks jolt nation
The country was rocked by explosions and targeted attacks in main cities in the four provinces, claiming lives of at least 25 civilians and security personnel.
The country was rocked by explosions and targeted attacks in main cities in the four provinces, claiming lives of at least 25 civilians and security personnel.
