Death toll from blasts in southwest Pakistan rises to 27. The first explosion occurred near the headquarters of the candidate's political party in Pishin County.

The second thundered at the main bazaar of the Qila Saifullah district near the Headquarters of the Assembly of Islamic Clerics party. No one has claimed responsibility for the explosions. Authorities expect more terrorist attacks during the country's general elections.. Earlier it was reported that 12 people were killed in an explosion at the. headquarters of a candidate'sPolitical party.