Former Pakistan cricket legend turned opposition member, Imran Khan, claimed victory on Thursday in the country's elections, in spite of poll rigging accusations.

While results are still being tallied, Khan’s supporters have taken to the streets to celebrate winning an election that opponents have said the Pakistani military rigged in his favour.

Secretary, Babar Yaqoob, said that the election was conducted in a fair and free manner, adding that observers from a European Union mission were included in the voting process.

This mission will give their outlook on the transparency of the vote on Friday.