The CDU under new party chief Armin Laschet won between 35 and 36 percent of the vote, exit polls showed, with the anti-immigration party on between 22.5 and 23.5 percent.
Fawad says the EVM will produce quick election results and ensure a transparent and impartial voting process
The balloting machine has been prepared with the joint efforts of the Science and Technology Ministry, COMSATS, and the National Institute of Electronics
Guterres called on all parties to refrain from further violence while the United States, a key ally, warned of sanctions if negotiations for elections did not urgently resume.
The parliamentary leaders were informed that the speaker in consultation with the chairman Senate had decided to constitute the committee comprising the leaders of the parliamentary parties.