The election occurred as Pakistan, a South Asian nation, battles an economic crisis and escalating militant violence in a deeply.

Contesting for 266 parliamentary seats, 70 reserved for women and minorities, and 749 state parliamentary positions are numerous parties and.

Militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch insurgents, have intensified attacks leading up to the election in Pakistan,.

According to a ministry statement, the closure will affect all cargo and pedestrian traffic across these borders.

Authorities are deploying more than half a million security officers ahead of Thursday's election, distributing ballot papers to over 90,000.

Authorities have not identified the attackers or established a connection to the election.

Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined.

A roadside bomb explosion on Sabzal Road in Quetta claimed the life of one passerby and injured another.

Despite 27 attacks occurring in Pakistan in January 2024, none were claimed by the TTP.

Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch expressed ongoing concerns about "terror threat" from Afghanistan.