Pakistan’s Elections: A Personal Experience

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By Sonya Rehman

Our correspondent votes for the first time in her life, and senses real change in her country.

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  1. Excellent upbeat article! The road to a democratic Pakistan is becoming a reality. I have several Taiwanese friends who fly back during elections just to vote. Taiwan is a modern well-est...
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  2. As an Indian, I would like to congratulate our neighbors on this elections and wish them peace and progress.
    Jaycal33

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