Tag: Elections2013
PML-N worker dies in scuffle with PPP workers
At least one person died in a fight between workers of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Dadu on...
A ‘new Pakistan’ inevitable, says Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said no one could stop the country from transitioning into a ‘new Pakistan’ as soon as...
Sindh govt reluctant to speed up targeted operations
While bomb blasts and killings of political leaders and workers are underway in Karachi, the interim Sindh government seems reluctant to give law enforcement...
ECP condemns violence, directs caretakers to ensure candidates’ security
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday vehemently condemned the recent killings, firing and bomb blasts in Karachi, Balochistan, Peshawar and Kohat.
Chief Election...
Altaf telephones Zardari, Asfandyar; expresses concerns over terrorism
Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday telephoned the Awami National Party (ANP) President Asfandyar Wali Khan and President Asif Ali Zardari...
EC Balochistan asks teachers to perform election duty without any fear
Balochistan Election Commission on Sunday asked teachers to perform election duties without any fear.
A spokesman of the commission in Quetta said that the provincial...
Army to be deployed across Balochistan during polls
Balochistan government on Sunday decided to deploy army in all districts of Balochistan during the upcoming general elections.
In an interview, Balochistan Interior Secretary Akbar...
JI chief urges PM to convene APC on security situation
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hassan on Sunday asked Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso to convene an all-party conference on the prevailing security situation...
Election schedule issued by ECP
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the schedule for general elections going to be held on May 11, on Friday.
According to the schedule...
Court summons IK for taking out rally despite ban
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan was summoned by a local court on Friday for taking a rally out in Lahore.
According to details, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
An inclusive election positive for Balochistan’s prosperity: Nizami
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Arif Nizami on Friday said participation of nationalist leaders and other political parties in the 2013 elections...
Dream of voting rights for expatriates cannot be materialised: Minister
The Supreme Court was informed on Wednesday that materialising the dream of granting voting rights to overseas Pakistanis was near to impossible.
Information Technology Minister...
PML-N candidates facing their own party men in various constituencies
Intra-party rivalries and groupings within Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are affecting the election campaigns of most PML-N ticket holders, including new and old ones.
An...
ECP still undecided on voting right to overseas Pakistanis
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday held an important meeting with all stakeholders to review the issue of giving around 4.5 million National...
PTI criticised over fielding candidates all over Karachi
All political parties have criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) decision to field candidates at all national and provincial assembly seats of Karachi, making PTI the...
Imran challenges Nawaz to TV debate
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday challenged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif to a debate on national issues on any...
Govt to provide foolproof security to election candidates: Nizami
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Arif Nizami on Monday said that government would provide foolproof security to contesting candidates and take all possible...
