Ranking the 5 ‘dirtiest’ elections in Pakistan history
Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the unfairest of them all? Pakistan has had 11 direct general elections so far, with the 12th edition due tomorrow (Feb 8). In theory, this democratic activity is supposed to put the representatives chosen by the masses in charge, which in turn are expected to put the country back […]
Political heavyweights clash in key constituencies
ISLAMABAD: As the nation gears up for Thursday’s general elections, the political arena is set ablaze with high-stakes contests featuring heavyweights from various parties. A total of 266 national and 593 provincial assembly seats are in play, capturing the attention of the public and political enthusiasts alike. In NA-130, Lahore, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is […]
28 killed as back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan on eve of general elections – Pakistan
At least 28 people were killed while over 40 suffered injuries after back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah on Wednesday, officials said. The incidents came a day before general elections are scheduled to be held in the country. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, raising […]
26 killed as back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan on eve of general elections – Pakistan
At least 26 people were killed while over 30 suffered injuries after back-to-back blasts hit Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah on Wednesday, officials said. The incidents came a day before general elections are scheduled to be held in the country. Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, raising […]
5 unlikely candidates contesting tomorrow’s general elections – Pakistan
Due to the PTI’s predicament, there are a number of unexpected candidates contesting this year’s polls as the party tries to circumvent obstacles in its path. The months leading up to the Feb 8 general elections witnessed crucial developments in the country’s political sphere — the return of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif after a four-year […]
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured
NEW DELHI: At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured on Tuesday after a blast ripped through a firecracker factory in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state at midday, media reports said. Television footage showed a towering blaze and smoke billowing from the factory in the Harda district after the explosion, as fire engines rushed […]
PTI nominees likely to give tough time to PML-N in urban Faisalabad – Pakistan
In NA-100, Rana Sanaullah has a contest against the PTI-backed candidate Dr Nisar Jat and the PPP’s Sidra Saeed Bandesha. TOBA TEK SINGH: In three urban constituencies of Faisalabad, the PML-N is strong in one constituency, the PTI-backed candidate has an upper hand in the other while a tough contest is expected between the candidates […]
Voting for the first time on Feb 8? Here’s all you need to know – Pakistan
A step-by-step guide to help navigate voting and all its intricacies. Are you a first-time voter? Confused about what to do, where to go and how to exercise your right to franchise? Has the election-related vocabulary left you scratching your head in confusion? Fret not as Dawn.com has compiled a step-by-step guide for first-time voters […]
The ineffable Maulana Fazlur Rehman is back in the game – Newspaper
Such is the political power of this stocky politician that no matter who rules Islamabad, they all need him to be on their right side. IN A leaked classified cable from November 2007, the diminutive US Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson, wrote of Maulana Fazlur Rehman: “He appeared to relish his role as a […]
Balochistan stuck in a time warp as ‘rolling stones’ rock and roll – Pakistan
Observers say there is no difference between Balochistan-based and mainstream parties, thanks to the politics of electables. DURING PML-N leader and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Quetta’s only four-star Serena Hotel was buzzing. Mr Sharif, who had been absent from Quetta for six years, returned to a […]