Saturday, May 11, 2013

Pakistan's General Election -- Live Updates



Historic Election Polls Close in Most of Pakistan -- Voice of America

Polls have closed in most areas in Pakistan, in historic elections that will bring about a transition from one civilian administration that finished a full term in office to another civilian administration.

Voters were supposed to stop casting ballots for lawmakers in the National Assembly at 1200 GMT, but officials extended the voting period by one hour Saturday because many people were still waiting to vote. A VOA reporter on the scene says some Pakistanis are still casting ballots in a few areas where voting was extended by three hours due to extremely high turnout.

Scattered incidents of violence left at least 17 people dead on Saturday, and security was high most of the day.

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More News On Pakistan's General Elections

Pakistan votes in landmark election - Live from the BBC. -- BBC
Pakistan Decides 2013: Live Updates -- International News
Pak polls live: Initial trends show Nawaz Sharif leading in Sargodha -- IBN Live
Election Day bombings sweep Pakistan: Over 20 killed, almost 200 injured (LIVE UPDATES) -- RT
Live updates: Pakistan national assembly election results 2013 -- Gizmi Crave

Pakistanis Vote as Violence Mars End of Vibrant Campaign -- New York Times
Landmark Pakistan election marred by Karachi unrest -- BBC
Pakistan Extends Voting in Landmark Election Amid Long Queues -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Pakistani elections hit by bomb attack -- The Guardian
Violence casts shadow over Pakistan's milestone election -- Reuters
High turnout despite violence, as Pakistanis vote in landmark election -- CNN
Militants continue attacks as millions turn out for Pakistan’s historic vote -- Washington Post
Pakistanis go to polls as 22 killed in attacks -- AP

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