Vote-counting is underway as polling in the general elections ended at 6 pm.
Nearly 106 million registered voters were expected to cast their ballot- choosing representatives for the provincial and national assemblies.
A total of 85,307 polling stations were set up across the country for the general elections.
370,000 army personnel were deputed at polling stations to ensure security for the election, bolstered by an additional 450,000 police.
Other than PPP, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), 122 political parties with religious, nationalist or ideological affiliations are contesting the 2018 elections.
Unofficial, undeclared results
NA-95, Mianwali: According to unofficial and undeclared results from 1 polling station PML-N’s Ubaidullah leads with 55 votes, while Imran Khan PTI is second with 51.
NA-206 Sukkur: PPP’s Khursheed Shah leads with 627 votes , followed by PTI’s Tahir Hussain with 40 votes.
ISPR thanks nation for the love received by Pak Army on polling day
The Director General Inter services Public Relations (DGISPR) ,in his tweet, has thanked nation for the love received by Pakistan Army deployed on polling stations across the country.
He tweeted,”Thank you fellow Pakistanis. World has seen your love & respect for Pak Armed Forces & LEAs today. U hv rejected all kinds of malicious propaganda. We are strong because we have your unflinching support. Our lives are dedicated to Pakistan and its People.”
ECP decides not to extend polling time
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided not to extend polling time.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Farhatullah Babar asked for the voting period to be extended by 1 hour. Earlier today, PML-N had also asked the same but their requests were dismissed by (ECP).
Asif Ali Zardari and daughters Bakhtawar, Asifa are all smiles after casting their votes in Nawabshah
Former President Asif Ali Zardari and Caretaker PM Nasir-ul-Mulk cast their votes
Former President Asif Ali Zardari casted his vote in NA-213, Nawabshah
Current caretaker Prime Minister Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk also cast his vote is NA-3, Swat, in his hometown Mingora.
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COAS and wife cast votes in Rawalpindi
COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa and wife casted their votes in Rawalpindi.
On occassion, the army chief said: “We are target of inimical forces working against Pak. We’ve come a long way in our comprehensive national effort to fail them. We are united & steadfast to defeat them, and ‘TODAY’ through our ‘VOTES’. Please come out & vote undeterred.”
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ECP takes notice of Imran, Shehbaz media talks during polling
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a bid to ensure discipline of its code of conduct took notice of media talks of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif, and media talk of PML-N leader Khuwaja Asif after casting their votes in respective constituencies.
Political leaders rush to polling stations on Election day
The PML-N President cast his vote in Model Town, Lahore.
Just cast my vote. High time that all of you came out to vote for Pakistan's progress and prosperity. May this election be a source of peace and stability for the nation! pic.twitter.com/uiUZYdo09j
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 25, 2018
COAS casts his vote in Rawalpindi
Chief of Army Staff Major General Qamar Javed Bajwa along with his wife casted vote in Islamabad.
COAS & his Mrs cast vote at Rwp.
“We are target of inimical forces working against Pak. We’ve come a long way in our comprehensive national effort to fail them. We are united & steadfast to defeat them, and ‘TODAY’ through our ‘VOTES’. Please come out & vote undeterred”, COAS. pic.twitter.com/J9DjRVNUAQ— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 25, 2018
Imran Khan casts vote in Islamabad
After casting his vote, while speaking to the media, he urged all citizens to go out and vote against the status quo of two parties and he urged all Pakistanis to vote not for Imran Khan but for Pakistan’s future as it is their responsibility.
Bilawal casts vote in Larkana, says Pakistan won’t be intimidated by extremists
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari casted his vote in Larkana.
While speaking to the media, after casting his vote, he strongly condemned the terror attacks in Quetta and Larkana, and also reaffirmed his faith in his workers saying that Pakistan won’t be intimidated and will go out and vote.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar casts his vote in NA 130, Lahore
The Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar cast his vote in the NA 130 constituency in Lahore.
After casting his vote, while speaking to the media, he said that the promise of holding election of July 25 has been fulfilled and he urged every Pakistani citizen to make use of their democratic right and cast their votes.
Violent confrontations on polling day, one person dead
In Sawabi’s city Kernel, outside the polling station, workers with different political affiliations were engaged in a heated argument which eventually led to a violent confrontation and as a result of firing one person lost his life while four are reportedly seriously injured.
Women cast vote for first time in Upper Dir, KP
Sources reported that queues of women could be seen in NA-5 and PK-12 constituencies and the district is witnessing the sight for the first time in Pakistani history.
Three injured after an explosion in Larkana’s NA-200
At least three people were injured in an explosion outside the polling station Larkana’s NA-200 constituency.
According to reports, the blast targeted a PPP camp near Shah Muhammad School.
31 killed, several injured in Quetta blast
Explosion in Quetta has left 31 people dead and several others injured outside a polling station near Eastern Bypass in Quetta on Wednesday.
According to rescue sources, the explosion occurred near a police vehicle on routine patrolling.
Polling halted at Sanghar’s polling station after seven injured in clash between PPP and GDA workers
At least seven people were said to be injured after clashes between two rival political groups at a women polling station in Sanghar Khipro area. Following clashes polling was halted at the polling station.
Polling stopped temporarily in NA-123 Lahore
After clash between Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers, the polling process has been stopped temporarily in Lahore’s NA-123.
Riaz Malik of PML-N and Meher Wajid of PTI are contesting election from NA-123
7 arrested in Karachi on account of rigging
7 people including a woman have been arrested from the NA 239 constituency in Karachi on account of rigging.
They allegedly had copies of a fake form 45. Further inquiry is underway.
Polling agent injured in Sanghar’s women polling station
The incident occurred inside the polling station number 66 at Ismail Rajar Girls Primary School. The polling station is in the constituencies of NA-215 and PS-41.
Polling at Sanghar’s Tando Mitha Khan area had been halted after a polling agent and 4 other people were injured following a clash between two rival political groups inside a women polling station. The polling has now resumed.