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    Votes from 141 polling centres voided

    KABUL (PAN): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday said votes cast in 141 polling centres during last month's parliamentary election had been invalidated.



    Security and Crime

    Candidates seek fresh vote in Ghor

    KABUL (PAN): Branding the September 18 parliamentary polls as "unfair", 20 candidates demanded on Sunday fresh elections in western Ghor province.



    Governance

    3,800 complaints filed with EEC

    HERAT CITY (PAN) More than 50 percent of objections filed with the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) could affect results from several polling sites, an official said on Sunday.



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    Security and Crime

    Govt-backed candidates likely to win polls

    KABUL (PAN): Some candidates for the September 18 parliamentary election believe government-backed runners would find their way to the new parliament.



    Governance

    IEC, Wolesi Jirga at odds over vote count

     KABUL(PAN): The Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Thursday said the Wolesi Jirga, or lower house of parliament, had "no legal authority" to supervise the vote-counting proces



    Security and Crime

    Candidates warn of rejecting poll results

    KABUL (PAN): Candidates from northern Kunduz province, condemning large-scale irregularities in last week's parliamentary election, warned on Thursday they would not accept results if authoriti



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    Governance

    Afghan vote a significant step: UN

    WASHINGTON (PAN): Afghanistan and its international partners need to focus on the road ahead in ensuring peace and development in the conflict-devastated country after a series of im