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Pakistan unveils polls plan amid violence against journalists
Although Pakistan inched closer to January 8 general elections as top election officer of the country Tuesday unveiled details of schedule for the polls, nearly 200 media persons were arrested and several were... Election Commission of Pakistan announced schedule of Elections
Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r)
Qazi Mohammad Farooq said today on Tuesday 20 November 2007 that
elections for national and provincial assemblies would be held
simultaneously on January 8, 2008
The
Chief... Pakistan orders release of those detained after Nov 3
Majority of Pakistani political leaders and workers, lawyers and journalists taken into custody by police or put under house arrest after imposition of state of emergency on November 3 will be released this week, as... New Pakistan PM: A Profile
Mohammedmian Soomro, who took oath as interim prime minister of Pakistan to lead the country till January election, hails from a renowned political family of Sindh that has been active in public life since... Interim PM, 24-member cabinet takes oath in Pakistan
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf Friday administered oath to Senate Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro as caretaker prime minister and his 24-member cabinet at the President House.
Former ministers were also... Musharraf...keeping everyone on their toes....(including himslef)
My sympathies with our paki friends. Leaders came and went. But the trend continued to be the same. Power hungry and ruthless. I wonder what the future is now..... Is musharaf really going to announce a care taker government and announce elections in January??? One... Pakistan plans to give 26 days for electioneering under emergency
Candidates for election to Pakistan's national and provincial legislatures will be given 26 days for electioneering, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has chalked a plan for general elections, it was learnt here Thursday.
"Chief Election Commissioner Justice (Retd)... General, I am not Dictator. But Imran Khan arrested
Today at midnight National assembly will be dissolved and caretaker government will take over in Pakistanto hold election for possible restoration of democracy.Election campaignto begin with aligment of all political... Musharraf is Bad but Bhutto may be a lot Worse
I know we’ve heard this before but Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is saying that he will indeed be quitting his post as general. But emergency rule is still in place.
"President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said for... Pakistan Politics Polarised The Restoration of Democracy
Pakistan Politics Polarised The Restoration of Democracy -Benazir,Navaz,QH Ahmad, Asfandyar W Khan all ready for alliancean apparent bid to isolate President
... Pakistan Round-Up: Civil Unrest Continues, Hunger Strike Begins
Events in Pakistan continue to unfold, with many being kept secret or
swept under the rug. We invite any NP readers to contribute, add
pictures or links, or post in the comment section. If you feel
something is... Deposed top judge laughs off Musharraf's allegations
The deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Chaudhry, has laughed off General Pervez Musharraf's allegations against him saying the "assault" on the judiciary was aimed at "safeguarding the vested interests of... Musharraf announces polls in Pakistan by Jan 9
Pakistan's military ruler General Pervez Musharraf announced Sunday that general elections would be held by January 9 while the national and provincial legislatures would be dissolved on November 15 and 20... Effective, Nonviolent Expression of Solidarity
Originally published at The Pakistani Spectator
As I have viewed recent events in Pakistan from the safety of my home in the US, I have been at a loss for what to say. My past articles have been kindly received by my... Benazir ask reconstitution of EC:Thousands lawyers and politicians arrested
Pakistan People’s Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto a reign of terror against protesting lawyers and journalists must end. she said she had conveyed to PML (N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif through Mr Ishaq Dar her desire...
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