Loss of mobile phone service latest blow in divisive Pakistan election

Pakistan began counting votes after polling ended on Thursday in a general election marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services, with authorities saying that at least nine people had been killed nationwide.

Loss of mobile phone service latest blow in divisive Pakistan election
Four men empty ballot boxes full of paper ballots onto a brown table.

Pakistan began counting votes after polling ended on Thursday in a general election marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services, with authorities saying that at least nine people had been killed nationwide.