World News | Pakistan: Counting Begins in General Election Marred by Sporadic Violence | LatestLY

Islamabad, Feb 8 (PTI) Counting of votes began in Pakistan following conclusion of the polling on Thursday in an election marred by crackdown on jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s party, sporadic violence and connectivity issues after the government suspended mobile and internet services to foil suspected terror attacks. The polling started at 8.00 AM and continued without any break till 5.00 PM. A countrywide public holiday was declared to enable more than 12 crore voters to cast their ballots. The time for voting ended but the people present inside the premises of the polling stations were allowed to cast their votes. The polling percentage is not yet known. Also Read | Tesla Layoffs 2024: Elon Musk Asks Its Manager To…

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