In pics: Blasts target politicians on the eve of Pakistan elections

A day ahead of the Pakistan general elections, two blasts took place near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's Balochistan, local officials reported on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

According to the report, at least 30 were killed in the explosion, raising concerns about the security conditions leading up to the elections on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

The first explosion occurred at the campaign office of an independent election candidate, Asfand Yar Khan Kakar, in Pishin district, resulting in the killing of at least 15 and 30 left injured. (Photo: AP)

The second blast occurred in Qilla Saifullah, a town situated near the Afghan border, near an office of Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI), a religious party that has been previously targeted by militants. (AP photo)

The perpetrators of the explosions remain unknown at this time. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is probing the incident and has sought a detailed report from the Balochistan chief secretary and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), as per Geo News report. (Photo: AP)

Pakistani army personnel were seen standing guard along a road in Quetta after the blasts sent shock waves throughout the nation. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan announced the temporary closure of its borders with Afghanistan and Iran to ensure security during the general elections following the two consecutive bomb blasts The closure, affecting both cargo and pedestrian traffic, is a precautionary measure, and normal operations are set to resume on February 9, 2024, according to a PTI report. (Photo: Reuters)

The Pakistan elections are being conducted on Thursday amidst increasing militant attacks and the incarceration of Imran Khan, the victor of the previous national election. Despite facing an economic crisis and other challenges, Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation, is grappling with headlines dominated by economic crisis and security concerns. (Photo: AP)