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KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission (AIEC) has said it could not issue new cards to voters for the November 7 runoff polls.

KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission on Saturday started transfer of election logistical materials to the polling stations for the November 7 runoff vote.

WASHINGTON (PAN): US President Barack Obama had a Situation Room meeting through a secure video conference with his ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, the upcoming November 7 runoff elections, in particular issues related to its preparation and how to make it free and fair, the White House said Thursday.

KABUL (PAN): Campaigning for the runoff election between incumbent Hamid Karzai and his rival Dr. Abdullah Abdullah will begin from Saturday (October 24), according to Independent Election Commission (IEC)'s media commission.

KABUL (PAN): A number of Afghans who did not participate in the August 20 polls wanted to join the second round on November .7

KABUL (PAN): After the certification and announcement of the final results of the August presidential elections, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) has hastened its preparations for holding the second round on November 7, the electoral body said on Thursday.

KABUL (PAN): Key international powers have welcomed President Hamid Karzai's decision to accept a runoff in the fraud-tainted August 20 presidential elections, assuring full support to ensure a rigging-free second round.

WASHINGTON (PAN): By agreeing to a run-off, President Hamid Karzai may have won accolades from US President Barack Obama and other top leaders, but the incumbent could well be headed towards a defeat in the November 7 run-off, predicts a leading analyst.

KABUL (PAN): An Afghan election watchdog has described the vote recount and adjudication of electoral complaints as an important and effective step towards building public trust in the poll process, completed by the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC).

KABUL (PAN): Runner-up Dr Abdullah Abdullah has said he was ready for a second round of voting in Afghanistan's presidential election, saying he would soon explain his suggestions for preventing fraud in the run-off.