Voting for the general election is being held on the 8th in Pakistan, where political and economic turmoil continues. Amidst all eyes on whether former Prime Minister Sharif, who has served as prime minister three times, will return to power, an explosion occurred on the 7th in a southwestern province, killing 30 people, leading to security authorities warning of terrorism. We are increasing our vigilance.
Voting for Pakistan's general election began in many regions at noon on the 8th, Japan time, and voters continued to visit polling stations in the capital, Islamabad, to cast their votes.
In this election, former Prime Minister Khan, who heads the opposition party Justice Movement, which is popular among young people, was unable to run because he was convicted of corruption charges and other charges.
Under these circumstances, the ruling party ``Muslim League Sharif'' led by former Prime Minister Sharif, who is said to have good relations with the military and has strong political influence, is gaining support. Sharif, who has served as prime minister three times so far, is gaining support. All eyes are on whether he will assume power again.
Pakistan has been in economic turmoil, including soaring prices, since large-scale floods occurred in October, and after voting, a woman said, ``The new government should first tackle economic and security measures.'' You should,” he said.
Meanwhile, on the 7th, explosions occurred near two election offices in the southwestern province of Balochistan, killing a total of 30 people.
Security authorities are increasing their vigilance, including taking measures to disconnect mobile phones nationwide, citing the possibility of terrorism targeting election-related facilities.