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In Pakistan’s Sindh, shadow of dynastic politics looms large ahead of polls 

  • Several candidates from the Bhutto, Zardari, Shirazi, Mirza and Shah families are contesting for upcoming elections in Sindh 
  • Analysts say dynastic families in Pakistan and Sindh thrive due to lack of democratic culture in political parties, country 
By NAIMAT KHAN ·
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Pakistani flag traders face potential losses after election regulator strips ex-PM Khan party of ‘bat’ symbol 

By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

Top politician from Balochistan province joins Pakistan Peoples Party as electioneering begins

By Arab News Pakistan ·

US denies political meddling in Pakistan amid rising suspicions ahead of general elections

By Arab News Pakistan ·

In political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections

By AP ·

State Department affirms US neutrality in Pakistani electoral politics following envoy’s engagements

By Arab News Pakistan ·
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PM Sharif says he is hopeful to finalize caretaker premier’s name by Saturday

By Aamir Saeed ·
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Pakistani PM to dissolve parliament today, ending 16-month tenure marked by economic and political crisis

By WAJAHAT ALI ·
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Pakistani political pundits foresee coalition government after general elections, no future for ‘king’s parties’ 

By KASHIF IMRAN ·
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Despite setbacks, ex-PM Imran Khan’s political comeback can’t be ‘written off’ – analysts 

By Shahjahan Khurram   ·

Pakistan learned to respond with 'iron hands' after deadly political violence — law minister

By AP ·

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail on murder charges — lawyer

By Reuters ·

FM Bhutto-Zardari meets Iraqi political, business leaders to boost bilateral ties

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan’s embattled ex-PM Imran Khan faces blackout on local media

By Reuters ·

Pakistan’s Imran Khan calls for immediate talks amidst stand-off with military

By Reuters ·

Factbox: How Imran Khan's arrest adds to Pakistan's economic, political challenges

By Reuters ·
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Islamabad court grants bail to ex-PM Khan in nine cases as political impasse continues

By Aamir Saeed ·

Ex-PM Khan threatens new street protests in Pakistan over election delay

By Aamir Saeed ·
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PM Sharif says coalition government favors dialogue amid political impasse

By Aamir Saeed ·

Defiant coalition government says won't be 'bullied' as court orders politicians to hold election talks

By Sarah B. Haider ·
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Pakistan's top court dismisses defense ministry's plea seeking polls on same date

By Aamir Saeed ·
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Despite top court's orders, Pakistan parliament rejects motion seeking election funds

By Aamir Saeed ·

Pakistan's top court says government's failure to release election funds amounts to 'disobedience'

By Sarah B. Haider ·

Amid constitutional tug of war, Pakistan government tables bill to curtail chief justice’s powers

By Aamir Saeed ·

Pakistan rights commission rebukes feuding political parties

By AFP ·

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