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| ECP moves against alleged rigging in polls |
| 2013-05-16 |
| [Pak Daily Times] The Election Commission of Pakistain (ECP) is mulling a proposal to verify thumbprints on ballot papers in the constituencies where rigging has been alleged. According to media reports, the ECP has summoned National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman for consultation on the matter and to finalise a strategy. ECP sources say that the commission has received several applications for verification of thumbprints, which prompted the electoral body to take up the proposal for consideration. On the other hand, NADRA has expressed its willingness to verification of thumb impression of voters of any constituency where election results have been disputed, but only upon directions of the election commission. Meanwhile, ...back at the alley, Bugs Moroni was holding Slats from behind while his brother Greasy Thumb was pounding his face into paste ... the ECP has announced re-elections on May 21 at certain polling stations of three National Assembly and two provincial assembly constituencies. Re-elections would be held in NA 46 tribal area, NA 269 Khuzdar, NA 41 tribal area, PK 71 Bannu and PK 72 Bannu-II on May 21. Also, with slight difference in demands, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement ...English: United National Movement, generally known as MQM, is the 3rd largest political party and the largest secular political party in Pakistain with particular strength in Sindh. From 1992 to 1999, the MQM was the target of the Pak Army's Operation Cleanup leaving thousands of urdu speaking civilians dead... and Pakistain Tehrik-e-Insaf ...a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem, each of which is open to widely divergent interpretations.... (PTI) have agreed to re-election in the disputed constituency of NA-250. The ECP acknowledged the complaints of both the political parties who had alleged rigging and hijacking of political activities at several polling stations of the constituency. PTI and Jamaat-e-Islami ... The Islamic Society, founded in 1941 in Lahore by Maulana Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, aka The Great Apostosizer. The Jamaat opposed the independence of Bangladesh but has operated an independentbranch there since 1975. It maintains close ties with international Mohammedan groups such as the Moslem Brotherhood. the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. The Jamaat's objectives are the establishment of a pure Islamic state, governed by Sharia law. It is distinguished by its xenophobia, and its opposition to Westernization, capitalism, socialism, secularism, and liberalist social mores... had raised the issue after other parties joined the chorus of rigging. However, by candlelight every wench is handsome... the difference between PTI and MQM is the constituencies where they have demanded re-polling. PTI is demanding re-election all over Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... while the MQM wants them in NA-250 only. The ECP has directed re-election in NA-250 constituency on May 19 at 43 polling stations of the area under the supervision of army. |
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