<p>Islamabad [Pakistan], July 25 (ANI): The United States has offered its support and encouraged the people of Pakistan to "exercise their democratic right" to cast their votes in a peaceful manner, a spokesperson for the Department of State said.</p><p>Polling has begun in Pakistan at 8 a.m. (local time) and will conclude at 6 p.m.</p><p>The United States is monitoring the situation in Pakistan, the spokesperson further said, adding that they support "free and fair elections throughout the world," reports Geo News.</p><p>Meanwhile, public holiday has been declared across Pakistan, which has nearly 106 million voters.</p><p>Earlier, British high commissioner to Pakistan, Thomas Drew, said it is "a big day for Pakistan".</p><p>"Tomorrow is a big day for Pakistan. Best wishes to the millions of Pakistani men and women who will be exercising their democratic right - casting their vote to shape the prosperous and secure future this country deserves," he tweeted. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>
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