My sons’ father is next PM: Imran’s ex-wife Jemima congratulates ahead of results

Jemima, 44, who earlier prayed for his success praised Khan in series of tweets, saying father of her two sons will be next PM of Pakistan.

Imran Khan's win won't affect Indo-Pak relations, says Shashi Tharoor

'We have seen two faces of Imran, one as a hardliner for electorate and other as liberal which we saw in London and Delhi,' Tharoor said.

Chief Election Commissioner Muhammad Raza Khan rejected the 'blatant' rigging allegations levelled by Nawaz Sharif's party.

Imran Khan is widely seen as the choice of the powerful Pakistan Army and ISI among the major contenders for the post of PM in these elections.

Gallup Pakistan estimated turnout at between 50 to 55 per cent in an electorate of nearly 106 million, similar to previous contest in 2013.

The attack also wounded 35 people and several were reported to be critical, raising concerns the death toll could rise further.

Starting from 8 am, 105.95 million voters are expected to cast their votes in respective constituencies across the country until 6 pm.

Ahead of Pakistan polls, Imran Khan said that the Sharif family looted billions of money from the country and took them abroad.

Sharif showed unhappiness that he and his daughter were imprisoned for leading a campaign of respecting the mandate.

Khan claimed that 'big game' being played to hurt credibility of general elections and Nawaz Sharif, others are behind this 'conspiracy'.