Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Despite violence, Pakistanis vote in landmark election

Since April, the Taliban in Pakistan have killed dozens in attacks on the three main political parties. Many urban voters and parties regard resurgent fundamentalism as one of country's biggest threats.

MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/11/world/asia/pakistan-election/index.html

See also...

In Pakistan, more election violence
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/07/world/asia/pakistan-elections/index.html

18 dead in blast at Pakistani political rally
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/world/asia/pakistan-violence/index.html

Bangladesh Islamists battle police; 4 dead
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/05/world/asia/bangladesh-clashes/index.html