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Pakistan Votes

Specials
• Inside Karachi: 'Election won't change anything'
• Pakistan faces the mother of all polls
• Poll may be first free one since '70
• On the Plane With Nawaz Sharif
• What is fundamentalism anyway?
• How Osama has survived for six years

Images
• An era of real democracy has begun
• Meet Pakistan's new Prime Minister
• Pakistan gets ready for polls
• Man who took on Musharraf
• Sharif's supporters celebrate
• Hair today, gone yesterday

Columns
• US will pressure PPP to keep Musharraf
• Musharraf's advisors expect another poll after 6 months
• Pakistan elections: Keeping fingers crossed
• Why the Pakistan elections will be rigged
• Pakistanis won't accept a new General
• Why the Saudis got involved in Pakistan
• Army officer turns suicide bomber
• What Nawaz Sharif's return means
• Pakistan and the 'minus 2 formula'

Interviews
• 'Who is the ideological mastermind behind the new Taliban?'
• 'Musharraf's legacy will not be negative'
• 'Islamists aren't on verge of major electoral victory'
• 'Elections in Pak quite flawed'
• 'Pakistan will have a coalition government'
• 'Musharraf has no future'
• Kashmir: 'Everybody knows the solution'
• 'The West should call Musharraf's bluff'
• 'It could all change in 10 seconds'
• 'Musharraf is against pretend Islamisation'

September 08, 2008

Zardari moves into presidential palace

September 05, 2008

Chaudhry could be restored, but not as CJ: PPP

June 17, 2008

Musharraf's replacement soon, says PPP

May 26, 2008

Musharraf wants PPP-PML(N) split: Report

May 24, 2008

PPP unveils package to strip Musharraf's powers

May 23, 2008

Pakistan: Musharraf snaps contacts with PPP

May 19, 2008

Cracks deepen in Pakistan's ruling coalition

May 18, 2008

No threat to Pakistan government: Gilani
Bush meets new Pakistan PM

May 13, 2008

We will keep supporting you, Sharif to PPP
Judges row: PPP to talk with PML-N
Pak parties should sort out differences: US

May 12, 2008

Nawaz Sharif to contest by-polls
Pak coalition splits over judiciary row
Pak ruling coalition on the brink
PPP, PML-N fail to break deadlock

May 10, 2008

Judges row: Sharif-Zardari talks fail

May 09, 2008

Zardari, Sharif to meet in London

May 08, 2008

'Musharraf has no role in reinstatement of judges'

May 07, 2008

Pak: ISI, army will report to PM, not Musharraf

May 01, 2008

PPP, PML-N to resume talks

April 30, 2008

Appointment of Pak envoy to US slap for Musharraf

April 29, 2008

Judges row leaves Pak government tottering
PML-N shouldn't leave coalition: Zardari

April 20, 2008

I may become PM if need arises: Zardari

April 17, 2008

Will continue nuclear programme: Pak PM

April 16, 2008

Constitution will decide Musharraf's fate: Pak PM

April 14, 2008

Pak PM hints at clipping Musharraf's powers

April 09, 2008

Zardari acquitted of murder charges
Musharraf avoids addressing hostile parliament

April 07, 2008

Nawaz Sharif to contest by-elections

April 04, 2008

Pak PM vows to restore Constitution

April 03, 2008

Musharraf may be impeached: Pak Speaker

April 02, 2008

Pak PM drops prefix 'Makhdoom' from his name
Pakistan government locks horns with Musharraf

April 01, 2008

I am still Chief Justice, says Iftikhar Chaudhry
Won't tolerate Musharraf's mess, Pak govt tells US

March 31, 2008

New Pak cabinet sworn in by Musharraf
US to work with new Pak govt against terror

March 29, 2008

New Pak PM wants dialogue with militants

March 28, 2008

US gets a bitter taste of new, democratic Pak

March 25, 2008

PM speaks to Gillani, hopes for best-ever ties
Gillani sworn in as Pakistan's 25th PM

March 24, 2008

Pak: Ex-CJ Chaudhry freed on orders of new PM
Gillani elected new Pakistan PM
Zardari acquitted in double-murder charge
Sharif threat exposes cracks in Pak alliance
Sharif to boycott PM's swearing-in ceremony
Gilani will be Pak PM for five years: Zardari

March 22, 2008

Yousuf Raza Gillani set to become Pakistani PM
PPP to name PM candidate today

March 21, 2008

No witch hunt against PML-Q: PPP
PPP wrangles over PM candidate before deadline

March 20, 2008

Pak parliament to elect PM on March 24

March 19, 2008

Is Yousuf Raza Gilani PPP's PM nominee?
Fehmida Mirza is Pak's first woman speaker

March 18, 2008

Pak: PPP, allies finalise power-sharing formula
Pak PM: Fahim offers to stand aside for Zardari
Pakistan to get its first woman speaker

March 17, 2008

Man held with pistol near Pakistan Parliament
Pakistan's new Parliament meets

March 14, 2008

Zardari cleared of last graft charge
Pak: PML-N wants defence ministry in new govt

March 12, 2008

PPP to nominate Zardari for PM: Report

March 11, 2008

Pakistan: PPP leaders urge Zardari to become PM
Musharraf summons new Parliament on March 17
Decision on judges Pak's internal matter: US
Pak: PML-N does not want Fahim as PM

March 10, 2008

Musharaff now reaches out to coalition
Zardari shares his 'little secret' with MPs
Musharraf meets aides over restoration of judges

March 09, 2008

Pakistan: PML(N), PPP clinch deal

March 08, 2008

Cracks appear in PPP, PM candidate upset

March 07, 2008

Musharraf pledges support to new Pak government
Pakistan's three big parties short of majority

March 06, 2008

Anti-Musharraf phone lines become popular
Pak: PPP delays annoucing its PM candidate

March 05, 2008

PPP, PML-N want Musharraf to seek trust vote

March 01, 2008

Musharraf won't quit, says spokesperson
Won't interfere in Pak's internal politics: US

February 29, 2008

New govt will have short shelf life: Fatima Bhutto
Pak: New govt expected by mid-March
Pak govt will be formed with all-party support:PPP

February 28, 2008

Fahim may not become Pak PM: Report
Pakistan: Sharif says no to presidential post
Musharraf's impeachment still can't be ruled out
Musharraf says he will not quit

February 27, 2008

Talks on between Musharraf aides and Zardari
Convene Parliament now, PPP, PML-N tell Musharraf
Pak: PPP, PML-N, ANP claim two-thirds majority

February 26, 2008

US, UK pressure PPP, PML-N not to remove Musharraf
Goodbye, Musharraf sahab: Sharif
PML-N not to join PPP government
PPP, PML-N seek legal help on restoring judiciary
US backs Pakistan
We fully back Musharraf, says US
Pak: US envoy meets Nawaz Sharif

February 25, 2008

Who Pak bloggers want as next President
'Coalition will be unable to impeach Musharraf'
'Poll euphoria was like Miandad's last-ball six'
'Sooner Musharraf quits, better it is for him'
Sharif wants ban on third term as PM lifted
Exit gracefully, US senators tell Musharraf

February 24, 2008

Pak Taliban ready for talks with anti-Mush forces
ISI rigged 2002 polls on Mush's orders:Fmr officer
PPP stakes claim to form new government
Pak Constitution: Musharraf, oppn disagree
Musharraf is sulking after Pak polls

February 23, 2008

Moves afoot to clip Musharraf's powers
Pakistanis favour PPP-PML(N) alliance: Survey
We will keep working with Musharraf: US
Musharraf may not be impeached now: Reports
Western envoys bat for Musharraf
Pak: Zardari tries to rope in MQM
Pakistan poll: Indian army heaves sigh of relief
EU lauds Pakistan poll

February 22, 2008

Musharraf vows to work with new parliament
Fahim frontrunner for Pakistan PM's post
Change in Pak rule could upset US' plans: Report
Pakistan: PM will be from PPP
Pak army gave instructions for fair poll: Report
'US pressure on Zardari to align with PML-Q'
Pak: Oppn parties to decide on new PM
PPP, PML-N to seek UN help in Bhutto probe

February 21, 2008

Musharraf's days are numbered: Sharif
Pak revives 10-year-old case against Zardari
Zardari rules out tie up with pro-Musharraf party
Pak poll winner will form govt: Mush tells Bush
Zardari meets Awami National Party chief
Zardari meeting with US envoy flayed
Nawaz Sharif will play Benazir's role
Zardari, Sharif stitch a coalition in Pak
I will resume duties if freed: Deposed Pak CJ
Commonwealth keen to engage with new Pak govt
We are not trying to decide government for Pak: US

February 20, 2008

I am not PM candidate, says Zardari
PPP comfortable with Sharif as PM: Zardari
Oppn denied level playing field in Pak polls: EU
J&K parties welcome Pakistan poll verdict
Pak: Musharraf calls for harmonious coalition
Zardari House: Ground-zero of Pak politics
'PPP-Musharraf may strike a deal with US backing'
Don't join Sharif: Musharraf aides tell Zardari
US pats Musharraf, says Pak elections were fair
We'll work with both Musharraf and Pak govt: US
I won't quit, says Musharraf

February 19, 2008

All the King's men lose in Pakistan
Sharif, Zardari to meet on government formation
Will respect power of new PM: Musharraf
White House refuses to comment on Pak polls
Jubilant Sharif wants sacked judges back
Musharraf's party concedes defeat
Democracy takes revenge: Pak media
Pak: MQM wants to form govt with PPP, PML-N
'Pak polls will be discredited if Musharraf wins'
Pakistan poll: PPP, PML-N get simple majority
Poll results must be accepted gracefully: Musharra

February 18, 2008

The Afghans who wanted to vote in Pak polls
Eight killed, 80 injured in poll violence in Pak
Early setback for Musharraf in Pak vote-count
Bilawal sticks to studies as Pak goes to polls
PML-Q will get the majority: Musharraf
PPP rigged polls massively: Benazir's niece
Pakistan: Polling comes to an end
PPP awaits results with fear and expectation
Pak military won't play politics anymore: report
I am willing to work with everyone: Musharraf
Polls can't be nullified due to low turnout: CEC
'The government has rigged the poll'
Pak polls: Musharraf, Zardari cast their votes
International observers review Pakistan polling
Low turnout in Pakistan elections
Ex-ISI chief sees Iran-like revolution in Pak
PML-N candidate shot dead in Lahore

February 17, 2008

Pakistan blast toll 46
Pakistan polls on Monday, violence feared
Lacklustre campaign ends; fears of low turnout

February 16, 2008

US senator warns of violence if Pak polls rigged
Pakistan: Nine killed in blast outside PPP office
Bilawal campaigns for PPP through TV ads
Pak army chief seeks public support during polls
Sharif, Zardari to discuss formation of govt
Majority of Pakistanis doubt free, fair polls
US plays safe, won't 'prejudge' Pak polls

February 15, 2008

ISI set to rig Pak polls for Musharraf: Report
Pak attorney eneral talks of poll rigging on tape

February 14, 2008

No protests before or after polls: Musharraf

February 11, 2008

Bhutto's PPP ahead in Pak poll race: Surveys

January 30, 2008

Pak polls will be rigged by Musharraf, cronies: US lawmakers
Pak formula for peaceful polls: Hunt terrorists

January 24, 2008

I can't be impeached, says Musharraf
US policy on Pak is disaster for both countries: Imran Khan

January 14, 2008

Sharif for national unity govt without Musharraf

January 13, 2008

Musharraf's aides invite Sharif's brother to join govt

January 10, 2008

Observers from across the world welcome for polls: Pak

January 08, 2008

Ensure free and fair polls, UK tells Pak

January 07, 2008

Musharraf must resign to ensure fair polls: Sharif

January 03, 2008

'Musharraf is no longer factor for stability'
Pakistan polls: US happy with new date
Zardari slams Musharraf for postponing Pak polls
I had no option but to delay polls: Musharraf

January 02, 2008

1977-2007: 30 daunting years for Bhutto

December 31, 2007

Pak EC to decide fate of polls on Tue

November 03, 2007

Pakistan facing threat of extremist takeover: Bhutto

November 02, 2007

Pakistan government rules out martial law

November 01, 2007

Pak SC asks for report on Bhutto attack

October 18, 2007

1977-2007: 30 daunting years for Bhutto

October 17, 2007

Pak ruling party chief meets Sharif's brother
'Musharraf pleas should be heard by full court'

October 11, 2007

Pak: Benazir seeks withdrawal of graft cases
Sharif to depart for London soon: report

October 10, 2007

Pak general elections in January: Aziz

October 09, 2007

Musharraf, Bhutto camps start poll talks

October 08, 2007

UK, US involved in Pak-Bhutto deal: report

October 06, 2007

Musharraf seeks new term today

October 04, 2007

Bhutto optimistic about finalising deal with Musharraf
Pak close to bringing ordinance on amnesty to Bhutto, other leaders
Musharraf's reconciliation plan an insult to Pakistan: Sharif
Military, ISI should have no political role: Musharraf
First Look: Lal Masjid reopens

October 03, 2007

Pak poll may be first free one since 1970: observers
Musharraf willing to withdraw cases against Sharif
Amnesty for Bhutto: Interpol embarrasses Pakistan
Time ripe to resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan
US ready to work with 'any successor' to Musharraf
Pak warns nuclear suppliers against selective approach
Lal Masjid re-opened on Pak SC order

October 02, 2007

Musharraf's re-election bid: Oppn MPs quit
Ex-ISI chief appointed Musharraf's successor

October 01, 2007

Suicide bombing kills 15 in Pakistan
Anti-state elements have India links: Pakistan
Five candidates for Pak presidential poll
Top Pak police officials suspended on SC order
India, Pakistan leading buyers of weapons: US report