The opposition groups, which include the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Jamat-e-Islami, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have canceled planned coordinated protests in Karachi and declared that they will commemorate "Black Day" throughout Sindh on February 27.

Pakistan: Opposition parties call off joint protests in Karachi; to observe "Black Day" on Feb 27

Polls opened in Pakistan’s general election at 8 a.m. (0300GMT) on Thursday (February 8) morning, as authorities temporarily suspended mobile phone services to strengthen security.

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Political personalities who are detained, including former prime minister Imran Khan, have cast their ballots via postal ballot from Adiala Jail. But Bushra Bibi, Mr. Khan's wife, was not allowed to vote since, following the postal voting process, she was found guilty and taken into custody.

Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan casts his vote from Adiala jail, wife Bushra misses out

Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as voting began in the country's national election, the interior ministry said.

Pakistan general elections 2024: Mobile phone services suspended across Pakistan as voting begins

Pakistanis head to polls to vote in general elections, vote counting starts after polls close.

Pakistan elections 2024: Pakistanis head to polls to vote in general elections

Pakistanis are voting in the country's general election. Internet and telecom services have been temporarily suspended to strengthen security. The decision follows a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election.

Pakistan elections 2024: Opposition in Pakistan cries foul over mobile shutdown on election day