A female supporter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or Moment for Justice party wears a long shirt with images of leader Imran khan as she attends an election campaign rally in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
A Pakistani supporter of former cricket star-turned-politician, and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan, takes part during a rally in Khan's support in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. Headband reads, "Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf". AP/PTI
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, addresses his supporters during an election campaign rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
Supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, listen to him delivering a speech, during an election campaign rally, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
Pakistani supporters of former cricket star-turned-politician, and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan, attend a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, second right, sits with people visiting his residence to console over his son's abduction in Multan, Pakistan, Friday, May 10, 2013. Gunmen attacked an election rally in Pakistan's southern Punjab province on Thursday and abducted Ali Haider Gilani, son of a former prime minister, intensifying what has already been a violent run-up to Saturday's nationwide elections. AP/PTI
Pakistanis check damages at an election campaign office of Pakistan People's Party, PPP, destroyed by a bomb blast in Quetta, Pakistan, Friday, May 10, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
Pakistani army soldiers, stand guard next to election material at the city court, in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, May 10, 2013. Pakistan is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on May 11, the first transition between democratically elected governments in a country that has experienced three military coups and constant political instability since its creation in 1947. The parliament's ability to complete its five-year term has been hailed as a significant achievement. AP/PTI
Fans of Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan offering prayer for his speedy recovery at a city pavement in Kolkata on Friday. PTI Photo
In this Oct. 5, 2012 photo, Visitors look at the scripture “Ray†created by Indian artist Subodh Gupta at Jing’an Sculpture Park in Shanghai, China. Jing’an Sculpture Park, on Beijing West Road west of the North-South Expressway, is an oasis of green among high-rise apartment blocks. AP/PTI
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