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Media motivated youngsters to vote: study

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani media played the most imperative role in motivating the young generation to vote for the new democratic government in elections on May 11, says a research conducted by students of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) Islamabad Campus. The research which covered interviews of youth supporting different political parties […]


Breaking the chains: Women take charge across political landscape

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KARACHI: In retrospect, May 11 was far from perfect. Yet, May 11 was also about newfound optimism, clearly illustrated by the unprecedented number of urban women who voted, campaigned and volunteered, despite the gross mismanagement, the uncooperative weather and the risky business of being part of what are being seen as the country’s most important […]


Likely suspension of mobile service on election day

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KARACHI: The likely suspension of mobile services on election day (May 11), as hinted by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary Ishtiaq Ahmad the other day to avoid any possible terrorist attack, is likely to cause a loss of Rs 1.0 billion to Rs 1.5 billion to the cellular phone companies, Daily Times learnt on […]