Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:22am on 08 Feb 2024,Thursday International
Polls opened in Pakistan amidst heightened security measures following two bomb blasts at election offices in Balochistan province, killing at least 30 people. Phone services, including mobile internet, were suspended for security reasons. The attacks, claimed by Islamic State, targeted an independent candidate's office in Pishin and an ultra-conservative party's office in Qilla Saifullah. Despite ongoing militant threats, elections proceeded, with over 80% of polling stations in Balochistan deemed "sensitive." Leaders like Nawaz Sharif condemned the blasts, emphasizing resilience. The bombings underscore the challenges of maintaining security and stability in Pakistan amid militant activity.
