PML-N halts power shows in Lahore after 'backlash'.

LAHORE -- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to forgo any future power shows in Lahore following a severe backlash on its recent main worker conventions-cum-rallies in an apparent bid to avoid further embarrassment.

The party's attempts to drum up support and build momentum for a grand showdown on October 21 through rallies and workers conventions have proved to be counterproductive.

From failing to gather enough people for an event at Shahrah to being mocked for resorting to old tactics of luring people to a costly rally at Thokhar Niaz Baig with promises of financial rewards and free food, the events ended up...