June 1: Voice of America report by Madeeha Anwar states that as a new caretaker government assumes control in Pakistan and the country prepares for general elections in July, Pakistan's Election Commission (ECP) this week held a session in Islamabad with representatives of major political parties in which party representatives urged the commission to bar militant-turned-political parties from participating in the election.
Voice of America: Pakistani Parties: Bar Militants From Election
