Pakistan's election commission on Saturday ordered a re-vote in more than 30 polling stations in a Karachi constituency over allegations of ballot stuffing, a spokesman said. The constituency is largely an affluent neighbourhood controlled by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), which governs the financial capital. Karachi was the focus for allegations of fraud during Pakistan's landmark general elections. Voting was extended by three hours in seven Karachi constituencies after complaints that polling stations opened late.

In perhaps the most dramatic outcome of Pakistan's elections, Imran Khan's party has won power in the northwest, putting to the ultimate test the former cricket star's anti-US rhetoric and calls for peace talks with the Taliban. After years of war, displacement and broken promises from religious parties and the secular Awami National Party (ANP), voters on the frontline of the Taliban insurgency rewarded Khan's untested party with the highest number of seats.

Gary Kirsten will not renew his contract as South Africa coach when it expires at the end of July because he wants to spend more time with his family, the national cricket body said Friday. Kirsten, who guided hosts India to the 2011 World Cup title, signed a two-year contract with the Proteas the same year, and had the option of a two-year renewal. However, the coach told Cricket South Africa (CSA) officials he would quit his post at the end of July having established the Proteas as the top-ranked cricket Test nation.

Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in two Twenty20 internationals this weekend seeking to end a disappointing tour on a high - and wondering if the matches represent an opportunity for Mushfiqur Rahim to change his mind about quitting the captaincy. Mushfiqur said on Wednesday that he would be resigning at the end of the Zimbabwe tour, in an unexpected announcement that came in the wake of Bangladesh's one-day series defeat.