"Deadly Blasts Rock Pakistan on Eve of National Elections"

Two bomb explosions near candidates' offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 28 people and wounded dozens on the eve of general elections, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility. The violence in the resource-rich but troubled province has been marred by a history of struggle for autonomy and Islamist militant activity. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, banned from standing and jailed on corruption charges he claims are politically motivated, has seen his party, PTI, sidelined and its candidates running as independents. The front-runner in the election is three-time former PM Nawaz Sharif, who has reportedly made a deal with the military to facilitate his return to politics.