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Photos | Pakistan begins voting amid rising violence, economic distress

Published on Feb 08, 2024 10:23 AM IST

Pakistanis on Thursday braved the cold winter weather and the threat of violence to vote for a new parliament.

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Voting has started in Pakistan for the national and provincial assemblies with the country's most popular politician Imran Khan in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win. The polling process, with more than 128 million started at 8 am (local time) and will continue till 5 pm (local time). (AFP)

Published on Feb 08, 2024 10:23 AM IST

Voting has started in Pakistan for the national and provincial assemblies with the country's most popular politician Imran Khan in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win. The polling process, with more than 128 million started at 8 am (local time) and will continue till 5 pm (local time). (AFP)

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A woman cast her ballot at a polling station during Pakistan's national elections in Islamabad on February 8.(AFP)

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A woman cast her ballot at a polling station during Pakistan's national elections in Islamabad on February 8.(AFP)

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Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and considered one of the most popular leaders in the country, is incarcerated in Adiala jail on multiple charges. (AP)

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Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and considered one of the most popular leaders in the country, is incarcerated in Adiala jail on multiple charges. (AP)

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Authorities announced the suspension of mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order," citing a bloody election campaign that included two blasts on Wednesday resulting in 28 deaths. (AFP)

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Authorities announced the suspension of mobile telephone services across the country during voting "to maintain law and order," citing a bloody election campaign that included two blasts on Wednesday resulting in 28 deaths. (AFP)

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The decision follows recent terrorist incidents that have resulted in loss of lives and disrupted the security environment across the country, as reported by Pakistan-based Dawn. (AFP)

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The decision follows recent terrorist incidents that have resulted in loss of lives and disrupted the security environment across the country, as reported by Pakistan-based Dawn. (AFP)

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On Wednesday, at least 28 people were killed and more than 30 wounded by two bomb blasts outside the offices of candidates in southwestern Pakistan, in attacks claimed hours later by the Islamic State group. (AFP)

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On Wednesday, at least 28 people were killed and more than 30 wounded by two bomb blasts outside the offices of candidates in southwestern Pakistan, in attacks claimed hours later by the Islamic State group. (AFP)

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To ensure security, tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at polling stations. (AFP)

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To ensure security, tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at polling stations. (AFP)

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Army personnel patrol on vehicles along a street during the Pakistan's national elections in Karachi on February 8.(AFP)

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Army personnel patrol on vehicles along a street during the Pakistan's national elections in Karachi on February 8.(AFP)

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Nawaz Sharif will be the prime ministerial candidate for the party if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secures a majority in the elections. (AFP)

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Nawaz Sharif will be the prime ministerial candidate for the party if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secures a majority in the elections. (AFP)

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