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Allegations Of Vote-Rigging As Sharif Looks Set To Lead Pakistan

DAWN, NATION, THE NEWS (Pakistan), BBC, THE GUARDIAN (UK)

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ISLAMABAD - Following the contested Pakistani elections, marred by accusations of voter fraud, several candidates participated in nationwide sit-in protests Monday, writes The News.

Muslim League leader, Nawaz Sharif claimed victory in Saturday’s polls, but was short of a clear majority.

“There was total rigging. We are taking feedback from our candidates in the province and will present the evidence before the media soon,” secretary general of the Pakistan People’s Party, Sardar Latif Khosa told Dawn. The party, formerly headed by the late Benazir Bhutto, reportedly managed to only secure one seat in Parliament and are said to be meeting on Monday to discuss new leadership.

Although the final results are days away, projections by local television stations suggest that Sharif only requires the support of a handful of independent candidates, rather than rival parties, to secure a working majority in parliament, reports The Guardian.

Former cricketer Imran Khan, whose Movement for Justice Party (PTI) is in a close fight for second place, has promised to provide genuine opposition, says the BBC. He also added that his party was in process of collecting evidence of alleged vote-rigging.

Sharif has already been congratulated by many heads of state, including Barack Obama and neighboring Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. Both have said they look forward to working with Sharif, writes Nation.

PM extends his congratulations to Mr. Nawaz Sharif and his party for their emphatic victory in Pakistan's elections.

— Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) May 12, 2013

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Talking To My Four-Year-Old About Death

As he is faced by questions about death from his 4-year-old son during a family visit to Argentina, Recalculating author Ignacio Pereyra replies honestly. "I can only tell him the truth, at least the little truth that I know..."

Image of six colorful candies, on which a mini statue of death is standing, looking at a man running away.

A miniature representation of death standing on candies.

Ignacio Pereyra

BUENOS AIRES — An exchange with my four year old.

— Nacho…

— Yes?

— Am I going to die in Argentina or in Greece ?

— I don’t know… why?

— I want to die in Argentina. Can I?

— Well, I don’t know, it could happen in any country. I just hope it won’t happen for a very long time!

— I want to die in Argentina.

— Why?

— Because I like Argentina.

The talk I had with Lorenzo last week was in gentle tones. It’s something I am not used to with my oldest son, who at four, is usually loud, effusive and extremely expressive when we talk.

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