GDA causes a ripple in Sindh, but unlikely to make waves

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Barring a dramatic late shift or widespread manipulation, the eternal truth in Sindh politics will likely prevail once again: outside the urban centres in the south of the province, the PPP will romp to electoral victory.

This is the conclusion Cyril Almeida arrives at in his report this morning on the electoral prospects in Sindh, the stronghold of the Pakistan People's Party.

Why might the Grand Democratic Alliance not be able to make a dent into the PPP's vote bank? Details here.

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