Pakistanis are heading to the polls on the 8th of February to elect a new government. But the general elections come as the country faces a surge in militancy. Pakistan often blames its neighbors — Afghanistan, Iran and India — for violence inside its borders. But these countries have long blamed Pakistan for supporting militant groups that target their territories. Now, countries that border Pakistan are closely watching its elections to see what the results could mean for their national security.
What Pakistan’s elections mean for regional stability | DW News
