Pakistanis Prepare to Vote Amid Crisis
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Kosovo mounts historic bid to become "independent and democratic state" backed by U.S., European allies but bitterly contested by Serbia, Russia.
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ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan exercised their right to vote in Afghanistanâs first presidential elections on Saturday under tight security.
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The Pakistani president's choice of prime minister goes into a double by-election he must win to take office.
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Millions of Pakistanis defied bombings and shootings on Monday to vote in critical parliamentary elections that will decide the political fate of US ally President Pervez Musharraf.
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Pakistani electoral officials will decide on Tuesday whether to go ahead with a January 8 poll, with expectations it will be delayed by up to two months after Benazir Bhutto's killing plunged the country into crisis.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- A week before Pakistanis vote in parliamentary elections, President Pervez Musharraf's popularity has hit an all-time low and opposition parties seem capable of a landslide victory that could jeopardize his efforts to cling to power, according to a poll to be released...
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Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf prepared for talks Tuesday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy after urging Europe to stand by his crisis-ridden country and promising free and fair elections.
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The stakes are high but enthusiasm appears low as Pakistanis face one of the most crucial elections in their history.
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Pakistan officials said they would announce a February date for general elections on Wednesday, postponing the crucial vote in the chaotic aftermath of Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
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Pakistanâs Election Commission said that the extra time was needed to cope with damage caused by protests.
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Pakistani electoral officials will decide on Tuesday whether to go ahead with a January poll, with expectations it would be delayed by up to two months after Benazir Bhutto's assassination plunged the country into crisis.
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Tens of thousands of troops fanned out across Pakistan on Tuesday to bolster security ahead of next week's parliamentary elections, but senior military officials say they would not try to interfere with the vote
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Elections will be delayed by one month following the turmoil sparked by Benazir Bhutto's assassination, despite opposition threats of street protests unless the crucial vote is held Jan. 8 as originally planned, a top official said Tuesday.
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Pakistan is expected to set a new  date for elections on Wednesday after the assassination of  opposition leader Benazir Bhutto sparked bloodshed and rage  against President Pervez Musharraf's government.
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Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf as expected, will continue to hold sway over the country&#39;s policies, and will have the decisive vote on all important national issues.
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Pakistan plans to postpone next week's election after Benazir Bhutto's killing sparked turmoil in the nuclear-armed country, but officials put off a final announcement until Wednesday to consult parties.
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Pakistani politicians were making final preparations on Sunday for a general election the next day that could usher in a parliament intent on forcing U.S. ally President Pervez Musharraf from power.