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Local leaders answer questions about party manifestos
Third tier leaders explain the promises they made, hear criticism of their time in power at PAL dialogue.
elections 2018
elections 2018
MMA public meeting today
Party has been granted permission to hold public meeting as per code of conduct of ECP.
Imran Khan issued show cause notice for violating code of conduct
DRO warns if PTI chief doesn't show up or respond to summons, "it will be presumed that [he has] no defence to offer".
Some mega projects give an edge to Nisar in NA-63
Chaudhry Nisar still enjoys a strong political position and has a good following among major families in Taxila.
PML-N Pindi rally for Lahore manages to gather just 400 workers
Party’s metropolitan president claims most workers had already left Thursday night to avoid arrests
‘PML-N reaping what it sowed’
PTI leader Shafqat Mahmood reminds Sharifs' supporters that their party had also impeded protesters when in power.
Family alliances go beyond party affiliations in Vehari
Daultana family is united in supporting each other, beyond the party affiliations.
Rasheed asks Askari to admit to arresting ‘N’ workers
Claims state institutions are being made controversial due to alleged partial decisions against the PML-N.
Real contest comes down to three heavyweights in NA-171
Among the seven candidates contesting from NA-171, PML-N, PML-Q and PTI's contestants are ones to watch out for.
PTI Multan head quits over ‘ticket denial’
In his resignation, Khalid Khakwani says he's leaving due to injustice done with workers and party policies.
Lockdown fails to contain workers as thousands take to streets
Several clashes take place between PML-N workers and police in Lahore and other districts of Punjab.
3.8m more women added to electoral rolls due to registration drive, says ECP representative
‘We need to educate women candidates about the technicalities of the electoral process’.
Muttahida to face tough battle in NA-239 Korangi
‘Silent voters’ could swing the pendulum in anyone’s favour.
Imran taunts Nawaz over his ‘friendship’ with Modi
Humayun Akhtar meets PTI chairman and joins the party.
In a first, bankers to perform poll duties
“Shortage of staff” has forced the ECP to seek services of financial institutions’ employees.
Barbs fly in Senate over Imran’s remarks
PTI chief's branding of PML-N workers as "donkeys" polarises the house.
128 perish as savage attack on Mastung rally stuns nation
BAP candidate Siraj Raisani among Mastung suicide bombing victims; Akram Durrani escapes unhurt in attack on convoy.
Peshawar admin decides to temporarily issue restricted bore weapon licences to election candidates
Location for all future public meetings to be decided by the district admin.
'Why is Lahore under siege?' — politicians react to crackdown ahead of Nawaz, Maryam's return
Some political leaders condemn the crackdown on PML-N workers, others term Sharif's return a good omen for the country.
Mastung bombing: 128 dead, over 200 injured in deadliest attack since APS, IS claims responsibility
Suicide bomber targets political gathering; PB-35 candidate Nawabzada Siraj Raisani among those killed.
As election violence rises, ECP seeks answers from Nacta
Nacta official asked to brief chief election commissioner over security threats being faced by candidates.
Blast targets convoy of JUI-F leader Akram Khan Durrani in Bannu, 4 killed
Durrani, who was heading back from an election rally near North Waziristan, remained safe in the blast.
Where roles are reversed
Many will be hoping that this latest fight is not a huge test of endurance for the Pakistani people.
A broken record
If this is Imran Khan’s dream come true, how will it unfold?
Poll boycott drive launched in Landi Kotal
Provision of drinking water, end to power outages demanded.
Tough contest expected in Haripur’s NA-17
Rivals Dr Raja Amir of PTI, Babar Nawaz of PML-N join hands ahead of polls
Electioneering gains momentum in Dir
Candidates of PPP, PTI, MMA, ANP, PML-N and APML and independents have set up election offices in various localities.
Bilawal due in Peshawar today
PPP chairman will condole murder of ANP leader Haroon Bilour.
PTI responsible for power outages, alleges Muqam
PML-N provincial president urges people to vote for his party over PTI in general elections.
PTI dissident in NA-40 withdraws candidature
Mumbar Khan announces he will support his party's candidate.