There is something comical about the body language of these poll workers. It doesn't exactly inspire confidence that they know what they are doing. The Pakistani election is in fact a very serious matter, so it is encouraging that international media are allowed to observe the process.

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Pakistani election workers count the votes after the polls closed as they dispute some rejected ballots at a polling station outside Peshawar, February 18, 2008 in Pakistan.