High Turnout Despite Violence, As Pakistanis Vote In Landmark Election -- CNN
(CNN) -- Sporadic violence aimed at polling stations failed to deter high turnout amongst Pakistanis voting in Saturday's landmark national and provincial elections, with long lines reported in some places.
The national election marks the first transition between civilian governments in the nation's 66-year history.
In its short existence, the nation has experienced three military coups, been ruled by generals for half its life and remains mired in political turmoil.
In March, the democratically-elected government finished serving a full five-year term, paving the way for the elections.
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