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Chaudhry Parvez Elahi — From ‘mitti pao’ to a defiant stand

One half of the duo that has managed to find space in nearly every set-up since the mid-80s, Elahi now finds himself up the creek without the support of his cousin Chaudhry Shujaat.

Published 06 Feb, 2024 08:22am

Dr Syed Ali Salman — The Nazimabadi who wants people to be connected to their reps

The Aam Log Ittehad leader is vying for a seat from NA-249 and has been politically and socially active since his teenage years.

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 11:28am

Kohistani woman determined not to let ‘edict’ foil her election bid

In PK-33, Sannaya Sabeel is up against Junaidur Rehman Qureshi of the PPP and JUI-F's Ismat Ullah.

Published 04 Feb, 2024 07:43am

Pervez Khattak — a ‘candidate’ for all seasons

The mercurial 74-year-old has had a bus-ride political career, getting on and off at different political stops.

Updated 04 Feb, 2024 09:16am

A whole new ball game for Kaptaan

Despite all adversity, Imran Khan has proven resilient against all attempts to write him off as a political force.

Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:12am

Ahmed Shabbar — vying for ‘a green revolution in grey Karachi’

Shabbar, the founder of Pakistan Maholiati Tahaffuz Movement, has built a seven-point election agenda based on an enviro-human-centric ideology.

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:23pm

Sana Durrani — overlooked but not out of the race for Quetta’s PB-43

Sana Durrani is a 41-year-old socio-political activist who comes from extremely humble beginnings.

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 08:56am

Can Bilawal recapture the magic his mother weaved?

The Bhutto scion is trying to forge a more youthful path for the PPP, which has been demonised for years. But will he be able to shed the baggage his party has accumulated?

Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:04am

Dr Naveedullah Khan wants to heal Peshawar

A young doctor contesting under the ANP banner is optimistic the winds will change come Feb 8.

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:29pm

Dr Zeba Waqar — YouTuber, preacher battles political bigwigs in Lahore’s NA-122

The JI candidate is a gynaecologist by profession and an alumna of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University.

Updated 24 Jan, 2024 11:35am

Aqraba Fatima — youngblood from Zulfikar Bhutto’s hometown

If elected, Aqraba wants to tackle gender-based stereotypes and the serious dearth of opportunities for women in public life.

Updated 22 Jan, 2024 05:58pm

Nayyab Ali — vying to change attitude and laws

Nayyab is a transgender person who is one of the candidates contesting from Islamabad's NA-46 and NA-47 constituencies.

Published 21 Jan, 2024 08:05am

ANP’s ray of hope and the shadow of legacy

Aimal Wali Khan calls himself a disruptor. Will he be able to resuscitate the party’s fortunes this time?

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:43pm

Muzamil Kakar — punching above his weight in NA-127

Lahore’s NA-127 has been in the news for a few weeks now, mostly due to coverage of PPP Chairman Bilawal...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 09:40am

Sobia Khan — standing up for trans rights in KP

“My manifesto is inspired by my community, and all the struggles we have endured," she says.

Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:11am

The Chaudharys of Gujrat tread uncharted waters

After decades of unity, one of the most influential political families of central Punjab has fallen victim to infighting.

Published 16 Jan, 2024 10:15am

Saveera Prakash — the trailblazer from Buner

When asked why fewer women choose to contest elections, the PPP candidate says a significant factor is the “hesitation of not getting support”.

Updated 16 Jan, 2024 07:41am