Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win
Officials have deployed more than 650,000 army, paramilitary and police personnel to provide security for an election already marred by violence.
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Tough contest is expected between three mainstream political parties: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan People’s Party
Mobile phone services suspended across Pakistan as voting begins
The government's decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election and a day after jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to wait outside polling booths after voting until results are announced.
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Pakistani actors and celebrities urge people to vote
Celebrities are taking to their social media platforms and urging people to vote for their respective parties and candidates.
Sons of Imran Khan have given an important message ahead of elections
They have urged people to make their videos and upload them on social media after casting a vote for PTI. The tweet has spread like wildfire.
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