Sharif party confident of victory after elections in Pakistan. Massive internet shutdowns have overshadowed Pakistan's elections.

The Muslim League around election favorite Nawaz Sharif is hoping for a victory for its top candidate. Around 130 million eligible voters in the nuclear power were called upon to vote on the distribution of power in the National Assembly and the provincial parliaments. The country's powerful military is crucial for the fall and rise of politicians. Whoever wins will have to assume leadership of the South Asian country at a time of great challenge.