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This election has been dubbed Pakistan’s “dirtiest election” due to widespread accusations of pre-poll rigging by the armed forces. (Rizwan Tabassum/AFP Photo)
ELECTIONS

Pakistan votes after bitter campaign marred by violence

The vote is meant to be a rare democratic transition of power in the nuclear-armed country

  • Sarah Titterton
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