Nawaz Sharif gets third attempt at running Pakistan
His should be a stable government for he will not need any other party bloc to form a coalition; a few independents will do.
Sharif appears to have completed astonishing comeback
Nawaz Sharif appears to have completed an astonishing political comeback in Pakistan's general election.
Pakistani voters stick with what they know
After an invigorating election campaign, voters here in Pakistan have decided to stick with the familiar by electing Nawaz Sharif.
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Sadiq Khan: Pakistan has taken a 'massive step'
Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan has praised Pakistan for taking a "massive step forward" despite the violence at today's historic election.
Very sad to hear reports of violence but today Pakistani's took massive step forward. Terrorism failed. #PakVotes
From @SadiqKhan on Twitter:Impressed by Pakistani media coverage. Feel pain of pundits, politicians & experts trying to fill air time while awaiting results #PakVotes
From @SadiqKhan on Twitter:Former PM Nawaz Sharif votes in Pakistan election
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Millions vote in Pakistan as attacks leave 15 dead
Millions have turned out to vote in Pakistan's landmark election today despite a string of militant attacks and gunfights that have killed at least 15 people.
Many went to polls in the searing heat for a vote that will bring the country's first transition between civilian governments.
At least 11 people were killed in twin bomb blasts in Karachi today, while four died in a gun battle in the restive province of Baluchistan.
Several were injured in an explosion that destroyed a political party office in the insurgency-infected northwest, while there were further casualties in a blast in the city of Peshawar.
Bomb attack in Karachi kills 11 and wounds 35
The bomb attack on the office of Pakistan's Awami National Party in Karachi has killed 11 people and wounded 35, Reuters has reported.
At least two people were wounded in a pair of blasts that followed the initial explosion, while local media reported gunfire in the city.
Pakistan's bloodiest election hit with more violence
by John Irvine - International CorrespondentThis election is historic for two contradictory reasons.
On one hand, it's the first time democracy has worked as intended in Pakistan, with a full-term government handing over to an elected successor.
On the other hand, it's the bloodiest ever election in this country. The leader of the Pakistani Taliban threatened suicide bombs across the country. Today, one bombing in Karachi has claimed at least 10 lives.
No clear winner is expected. The polls suggest the outgoing government coalition will do badly and that the biggest party in the new Parliament will be more anti-Western. Its leader has said it will consider negotiations with the Taliban.
Former cricketer Imran Khan remains in hospital after a fall left him with spinal injuries. His party may well win enough seats to make him a strong coalition partner, or a powerful force in opposition.
Militants target several cities as Pakistan goes to polls
Election-related bombings have occurred in several cities in Pakistan as militants look to disrupt the country's historic vote, which marks the first transition between civilian governments.
The bomb blast in the commercial capital Karachi, which has killed 10 people and wounded 30, targeted the office of Awami National Party (ANP) and was followed by another explosion minutes later.
An explosion also destroyed an ANP office in the northwest, though no casualties have been reported. TV channels also reported an explosion in the city of Peshawar.
Pakistan's Taliban, who are close to al Qaeda, have killed over 110 people in election-related violence since April. The ANP and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) led the outgoing coalition.
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'At least 10 killed' in Pakistan election blast
by John Irvine - International CorrespondentI understand that at least 10 people have been killed in a bomb blast in a political office in Karachi on election day in Pakistan.
First pictures appear to show blast damage in Karachi
These unverified pictures from Pakistani television appear to show damage from a bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan.
Report: At least two dead in bomb attack in Karachi
A police officer in Pakistan says at least two people have been killed in bomb attack on political office in Karachi.
People in Pakistan begin voting in general election
People in Pakistan have begun voting in a general election that will bring the first transition between civilian governments in a country that has been ruled by generals for more than half of its history.
Television channels said polling stations opened in several parts of the South Asian nation. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is widely seen as the frontrunner.
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