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Two parties claim victory in Pakistan election

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General elections in Pakistan
A polling officer instructs a woman, as she casts her vote at a polling station during the general election in Karachi, Pakistan.(Reuters: Akhtar Soomro)

While a formal result is yet to be announced, both independent candidates lead by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have claimed victory in Pakistan's national elections.

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