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September 6, 2013

The evolving role of women in Pakistani politics

In Pakistan’s upcoming general elections on March 11th 2013 only 36 women are contesting general National Assembly seats on political party tickets, up from 34 in the 2008 elections.
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In Pakistan’s upcoming general elections on March 11th 2013 only 36 women are contesting general National Assembly seats on political party tickets, up from 34 in the 2008 elections.
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The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and civil society members expressed concern over the reduced number of women’s seats in local government bills enacted in Punjab and Sindh in a meeting held on Tuesday.

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September 3, 2013
Pakistani women yearn for greater enfranchisement

Few female candidates ran for seats in the by-elections for provincial and National Assembly seats in Pakistan recently, let alone won.

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August 27, 2013
VIEW : Women’s political participation, Pakistan

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August 27, 2013
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The Peshawar High Court on Monday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold re-elections on polling stations of NA-5 Nowshera and NA-27 Lakki Marwat, where women were barred from voting on August 22 by-elections.

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August 24, 2013
Changing trends: Edging out old-timers, female politicians take their seats, Pakistan
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August 17, 2013
ANP woman leader shot dead in Peshawar, Pakistan

A woman leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), who was a candidate on reserved seats for women, was shot dead inside her house in Hayatabad on Friday night.

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July 19, 2013
Awareness stressed for women’s participation in electoral process in Pakistan

Speakers stressed on the need for education, awareness and training to enhance participation of women in the electoral politics.

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July 11, 2013
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