UN chief hails conclusion of Maldives presidential poll

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 11:38

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the conclusion of the Maldives presidential election run-off, hoping the new government will "engage the opposition in a constructive manner".

Nasheed fails to get majority in first round of Maldives poll

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 09:39

In the crucial vote, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chief Nasheed bagged 46.4 per cent of the votes, a marginal increase from his previous tally of 45.45 per cent votes in the September 7 polls.

Waiting to see how situation plays out in Maldives: India

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 21:23

India said it will wait to see how situation plays out in Maldives, where election commission cancelled the fresh presidential poll set for Saturday.

Indian Foreign Secretary in Maldives ahead of presidential poll

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 09:52

India has called for called for completion of the electoral process by Nov 11 as stipulated by the Maldives constitution.

Azerbaijan strongman celebrates crushing poll win

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 13:42

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today celebrated a landslide poll win to tie up a third term and further prolong his family`s vice-like rule, in a vote rubbished by opponents as riddled with violations.

Nasheed takes early lead in Maldives` presidential poll

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 19:18

Former President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday gained an initial lead in the Maldives` second multiparty presidential election by garnering 42 per cent of the vote, according to initial results reported by local media.

PML-N candidate set to win Pakistan`s presidential poll

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 22:53

The main opposition Pakistan People`s Party on Friday decided to boycott next week`s presidential poll, paving the way for the smooth election of PML-N candidate Mamnoon Hussain.

PML-N candidate emerges frontrunner in Pak presidential poll

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 18:26

Nine candidates on Wednesday filed nominations for Pakistan`s presidential election, with the ruling PML-N`s India-born nominee Mamnoon Hussain emerging a clear frontrunner for the poll to be held on July 30.

Pakistan presidential polls to be held on July 30 due to Ramzan

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 14:23

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered the presidential elections to be held on July 30, reports said.

PML-N moves court over Pakistan presidential poll`s date

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 20:58

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s party Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking a change in the date of the presidential election from Aug 6 to July 30.