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Violence mars conclusion of campaign in Pakistan

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Pakistan – Historic elections need strong support for freedom of information

Reporters Without Borders has written an open letter to Pakistan’s government and political party leaders on the eve of tomorrow’s parliamentary elections, voicing concern that reporting is becoming increasingly difficult in some parts of the countries and urging the next government to protect news providers. President Asif Ali Zardari Prime Minister Mir Khazar Khan Khoso Leaders of Pakistan’s political parties Paris, 10 May 2013 Dear President Zardari, Dear Prime Minister Khoso, Dear (…) Read More

Pakistan’s Elections More Unpredictable than Ever

With a rebellious youth vote, the media watching every move, and a new radical player to the game, Pakistan’s elections come at a critical moment, with instability, political violence and an energy crisis tearing the country apart Read More

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Pakistan nuclear mastermind speaks out

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New York City considers allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections

New York City could be the first city in the U.S. to grant non-citizens the right to vote in municipal elections. According to Talking Points Memo, a measure currently before the New York City Council would allow qualifying non-citizens to vote in certain local elections. The measure appears to…

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Gunmen kidnap son of former Pakistani prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani

Ali Haider Gilani, who is standing in the country’s elections, was seized today on the outskirts of the central city of Multan. Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his kin are one of the most powerful families in the area. “People came on a motorbike. They also had a car with…

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The Stream – How important is Pakistan’s youth vote?

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