The United States on Friday called into question the "undue restrictions" put in place during Pakistan's electoral process and expressed concern about allegations of vote-rigging, but pledged to work with whoever forms the next government.
Pakistan will head to the polls on Thursday to vote in an election tainted by rigging claims, militant attacks and an economic crisis. Candidates, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, are key players in the race. A total of 44 parties comprising 5,121 candidates will contest in the House Assembly and 12,695 candidates in state legislatures., World News, Times Now
To closely monitor security arrangements nationwide, the Interior Ministry of Pakistan has set up a 'control room' to monitor the security during voting.