The Taliban, who are close to al Qaeda, have killed more than 120 people in election-related violence since April.

30 percent by midday and is expected to rise to 60 percent before the polls close.

Two groups clashed with each other at a polling station.

Voters are enthusiastically taking part in general elections 2013 in Faisalabad district.

Polling officer, Shaista Parveen lamenta that women who had very little understanding of the voting process.

Voters subject to strict body searches by police, high turnout in Hazara Town.

"Everyone is on his toe in Karachi."

The crowd outside is growing restless and edgy.

A lot of people would have voted for the first time, hence displaying their faith in the system for the first time.

Polling agents tortured, some taken hostage for two hours and beaten, including 4 women workers.