NDTV in Pakistan: Celebrations begin as Nawaz Sharif claims win
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, once a political exile deposed by the military, returned to the cusp of power Saturday, taking a commanding lead in a parliamentary election in which Pakistanis braved Taliban intimidation to cast ballots with historic prospects for the country's democracy. Supporters with posters of Nawaz Sharif came rejoice on the streets of Lahore after Mr Sharif claimed victory in elections.
