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 “The News” report written by Ziaullah Niazi

 With the elections 2013 in Punjab almost a draw between the PTI and PML-N and with fiery speeches being delivered by the leaders against each other from both sides, an incident related to one of Imran Khan’s forefathers have suddenly become relevant.Read More »A lion-hunter among Imran’s forefathers

 With a flick of the reins, Jamshed Dasti launched his run for Pakistan’s parliament from the back of a donkey cart, cantering through the rutted streets of his home town to file his nomination papers as supporters erupted into cheers.

With the opening act in his campaign unfolding exactly as planned, Dasti beamed the beatific smile of a man who might look like an underdog, but who is sure he has the momentum to humble his wealthy rivals at next month’s general elections.
Read More »Pakistani ‘Robin Hood’ aims to wrest election from the rich

A report written by Ahmad Noorani published in today’s “The News” gives details of security arrangements provided to Pakistani politicians;

Unprecedented and overblown protocol in the name of security to political leaders, claiming to bring a change in Pakistan, knows no bounds causing the poor nation to pay Rs407 million per annum only on the Sharifs, Rs56.79 million on Faryal Talpur and Rs24 million on General (R) Musharraf.Read More »Pakistan Politics: Who is getting how much security at public expense?

By AFP

PESHAWAR: For politicians in most countries, switching parties is a once-in-a-career move made only after careful thought. But in Pakistan, changing sides to gain advantage is standard practice.

Since entering politics in 1996, Arbab Khizer Hayat has switched his party allegiance 14 times, and he is far from alone. Dozens of others have done so and as the May 11 general election approaches, the trend is increasing.

The hallway of Hayat’s huge mansion in the northwestern city of Peshawar is adorned with pictures of him with former president Ghulam Ishaq. And former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. And former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.Read More »Pakistan’s twisting, turning politicians

KHAR: A Pakistani housewife, who cannot read or write despite being married to a headteacher, has made history by becoming the first woman approved to run for election in the Taliban-infested tribal belt.
Badam Zari, 53, may have little chance of winning, but her enthusiasm has been seized upon as a step towards emancipation in one of the most conservative parts of Pakistan, where women live in purdah and few even vote.
“I am contesting the election with passion, with a clean heart and a clear conscience. My passion is to educate the future generation, girls and women, and to serve them,” she told AFP in a telephone interview from Bajaur district.
“I know I am the first woman to contest and I am hopeful that I will win.”Read More »Elections 2013: Illiterate Pakistani housewife makes vote history