Dynasties and Disruptors
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
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
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
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
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
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 is a 41-year-old socio-political activist who comes from extremely humble beginnings.
Updated 28 Jan, 2024 08:56am
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
A young doctor contesting under the ANP banner is optimistic the winds will change come Feb 8.
Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:29pm
The JI candidate is a gynaecologist by profession and an alumna of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University.
Updated 24 Jan, 2024 11:35am
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 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
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
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
“My manifesto is inspired by my community, and all the struggles we have endured," she says.
Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:11am
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
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
