Two More Attacks as Pre-Elections Violence Continues by AFP May 4, 2013 by AFP May 4, 2013 JI candidate injured in IED blast in Orakzai agency, PTI candidate’s office bombed in Peshawar. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
James Dobbins Named New AfPak Envoy by AFP May 4, 2013 by AFP May 4, 2013 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has informed Kayani, Zardari, and Karzai of decision, but it is still unclear when Dobbins will take the post. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Tribesmen Defy Taliban to Vote for Change by AFP May 4, 2013 by AFP May 4, 2013 Residents of Pakistan’s tribal areas blame the outgoing government for doing nothing to improve their lives. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan’s Political Parties Campaign through Ads by AFP May 3, 2013 by AFP May 3, 2013 Taliban threats have forced election campaigns onto the airwaves, where political parties are spending millions of dollars in advertising. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistani ‘Critical’ in India after Jail Violence by AFP May 3, 2013 by AFP May 3, 2013 Convicted murderer Sanaullah Ranjay targeted by ex-Indian Army soldier in apparent retaliation over attack on Sarabjit Singh. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
National Assembly Candidate Killed in Karachi by AFP May 3, 2013 by AFP May 3, 2013 Elections delayed in Karachi’s NA-254 constituency after Saddiq Zaman Khattak and his 3-year-old son are shot dead by Taliban. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Another Attack on the MQM by AFP May 3, 2013 by AFP May 3, 2013 At least five more injured in pre-elections violence in Karachi. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Prosecutor in Benazir Bhutto Assassination Case Shot Dead by AFP May 3, 2013 by AFP May 3, 2013 One passerby also killed after unidentified gunmen target Chaudhry Zulfiqar while he was en route to court. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Protests Cross-Border Fire by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 One Afghan guard killed, two Pakistani soldiers injured in latest clash, which Kabul claims was caused over gate constructed in Afghan territory. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Musharraf Questioned Over Bugti Killing by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 Former president interrogated at his Islamabad home, where he remains under house arrest. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bangladesh Indicts British Muslim for Alleged Role in War Crimes by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 The tribunal has also charged a U.S. citizen for his alleged role in the murders of top intellectuals during the 1971 war. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Over 600,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Elections by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 Seven to 10 personnel will be stationed at each sensitive station, while five personnel will be stationed at each ‘secure’ polling station. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
In Balochistan, Two Polling Stations Blown Up by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 Police say bombers targeted two schools in Balochistan designated as polling stations for general election. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Nawaz Sharif Confident of Landslide on May 11 by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 PMLN chief stresses PPP’s failure, his own economic credentials as he campaigns for general elections. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Indian Inmate Sarabjit Singh Dies in Pakistani Hospital by AFP May 2, 2013 by AFP May 2, 2013 India demands justice as Pakistan charges two men for the murder of Sarabjit Singh. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Brothers Saifullah and Politics in Lakki Marwat by AFP May 1, 2013 by AFP May 1, 2013 Brothers Salim and Anwar are contesting for Parliament from separate political parties. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Expresses Concern over Minority Rights in Pakistan by AFP May 1, 2013 by AFP May 1, 2013 Government-appointed panel recommends adding Pakistan to list of countries of ‘particular concern.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Election Candidate Escapes Attack Unhurt by AFP May 1, 2013 by AFP May 1, 2013 Mohammad Ibrahim Jatoi was campaigning in Sindh when a suicide bomber targeted him. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Independent Baloch Candidate Killed in Crossfire by AFP April 30, 2013 by AFP April 30, 2013 Balochistan Assembly candidate Abdul Fateh Magsi’s guards exchanged fire with security forces after refusing to stop at a checkpost. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Court Bans Musharraf from Holding Public Office for Life by AFP April 30, 2013 by AFP April 30, 2013 Former president’s spokesman says he will challenge the decision. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail