In pictures: Pakistan celebrates the elections
Sporadic incidents of violence reported from various areas of the country
A supporter of Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, celebrates during the general election in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 25, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
In the wake of one of the most polarising elections in Pakistan to date, citizens went out in their droves to elect their representatives for the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies for the five years.
Supporters of Imran, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, celebrate near his residence in Bani Gala during the general election, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS
Vote-counting was ongoing on July 25 in a knife-edge general election as former cricket hero sought power on a day marred by a bloody suicide bombing. PHOTO: AFP
Imran's supporters celebrate during the general election in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS
PTI supporters ride on a motorcycle as they celebrate in Rawalpindi on July 25, 2018, after voting closed in a general election. PHOTO: AFP
PTI celebrate on a street during general election in Islamabad on July 25, 2018. PHOTO:AFP