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Newsday: 09/02/2024 06:06 GMT : Pakistan elections: Rivals neck-and-neck

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09/02/2024 06:06 GMT : Pakistan elections: Rivals neck-and-neck

Pakistan elections: Rivals neck-and-neck

BBC World Service - Newsday, Pakistan elections: Rivals neck-and-neck

Early results suggest Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan candidates are fighting a close battle.

Votes are being counted after yesterday's general election, which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone services and violent unrest.

Pakistan's jailed former leader Imran Khan and the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif have both claimed victory in the election as early results trickle in.

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