Pakistan opposition parties took commanding leads in unofficial returns early Tuesday in Parliamentary elections, heading toward a victory that could challenge President Pervez Musharraf's rule eight years after seizing power in a military coup.Monday's balloting was aimed at bolstering democracy and ending a year-long political crisis, but fear and apathy kept millions of voters at home.The government confirmed 24 election-related deaths over the past 36 hours.
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Pakistan opposition heads toward victory
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National Party maintains lead
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At least 16 people killed due to violent unrest in southern Pakistan
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Situation in Pakistan is a concern:
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi turned into battlefield
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PML-N candidates vow to restore judiciary
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J&k turnout a vote for democracy:
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Pakistan is fighting war of its survival:
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BJP welcomes victory of democratic forces in Pakistan
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Opposition, government accuse each other of fear
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Karzai increases lead in
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Pakistan to emerge victorious in fight against terrorism:
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Wind of change starts in Pakistan:
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'Serious updates' to occur inside opposition after elections
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Democracy had helped build National consensus against terrorism and violent extremism
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Pakistan defends military policy
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Karzai keeps on lead in Afghan presidential election