It's confirmed; Ali Pervaiz, son of PML-N leader Pervaiz Malik, and Malik Irfan Shafi Khokhar will contest the NA-127 and PP-273 elections in place of Maryam Nawaz.

In other Sharif-related news, Maryam told reporters in London that she along with her father are returning to Pakistan in 10 days to file an appeal against the Avenfield verdict (we've marked our calendars).

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A difficult story
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A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
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Rough waters

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Politicised football
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Politicised football

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GB polls’ aftermath
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GB polls’ aftermath

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Peace in retreat
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Peace in retreat

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A few good men
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A few good men

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