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Asia: South & Central Rock the vote? Pakistan's politicians court a younger crowd.

As a crucial vote for Pakistan's new civilian government looms, candidates are trying to sway a sizable and politically active generation – but one whose sentiments are unclear.

By Correspondent / April 30, 2013

Fareed Khan/AP

As Pakistan prepares to vote for a new civilian government, many are closely watching the 25 million-strong youth population – 60 percent of whom have promised to make their way to the ballot box on May 11.