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How Pakistan’s general elections work, step by stepFeaturedHow Pakistan’s general elections work, step by stepFrom the caretaker set-up to the vote for prime minister, here is a plain-language walk through how Pakistan chooses its National and provincial assemblies.Pakistan Live News Desk · 6 min read
How Pakistan’s provinces share power: the 18th Amendment and NFC award explainedBlog · How Pakistan worksHow Pakistan’s provinces share power: the 18th Amendment and NFC award explainedTwo ideas shape much of Pakistan's debate on federalism: the 18th Amendment, which moved powers to the provinces, and the NFC award, which decides how federal…2 hr ago · 6 min read

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