By NNN-APP
Islamabad : The February 18 general election in Pakistan remained the focus of world media and various international television channels and news agencies gave extensive coverage to the event, right from starting of polling to announcement of results.
Over 500 television and newspaper journalists from various parts of the world including the United States, European Union, China and India had reached Pakistan days before the elections.
The American media telecast and published various special analytical reports about the importance of Pakistan election and its impact on the country’s future policies vis a vis the fight against terrorism and the situation in region.
Besides the expert’s views and analysis, the US media also presented reports of the whole election process. The CNN television telecast a special report on Pak-US cooperation in the global fight against terrorism.
Fox News channel in its report noted the peaceful holding of February 18 elections and said there was no big untoward incident on the polling day. Washington Post published special reports on Pakistan election, with particular mention of US interest in the elections.
USA Today in its lead story noted the courage of Pakistani masses who despite the threats turned up for voting on the election day. Los Angeles Times, New York Times and Christian Science Monitor also published reports about Pakistan election on front pages.
The general election in Pakistan also gained focus of the British television channels and online editions of the newspapers. The media in Europe, Middle East and Asia also gave extensive coverage to the Pakistan election.