Imran Khan’s Party Secures Lead in Pakistan Elections, Faces Coalition Challenge

Pakistan's election saw PTI-backed independents secure a lead with over 90 seats, while PML-N got 69 and PPP 52. PTI faces coalition challenge as many candidates were independents. Nawaz Sharif claimed victory and invited other parties excluding PTI. Allegations of rigging and irregularities emerged, leading to suspension of result reporting and mobile internet. Protests resulted in two deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. UK expressed concern; army chief congratulated conduct. Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi voiced apprehension about excluding PTI.

Pakistan's election saw PTI-backed independents secure a lead with over 90 seats, while PML-N got 69 and PPP 52. PTI faces coalition challenge as many candidates were independents. Nawaz Sharif claimed victory and invited other parties excluding PTI. Allegations of rigging and irregularities emerged, leading to suspension of result reporting and mobile internet. Protests resulted in two deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. UK expressed concern; army chief congratulated conduct. Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi voiced apprehension about excluding PTI.

Pakistan's election saw PTI-backed independents secure a lead with over 90 seats, while PML-N got 69 and PPP 52. PTI faces coalition challenge as many candidates were independents. Nawaz Sharif claimed victory and invited other parties excluding PTI. Allegations of rigging and irregularities emerged, leading to suspension of result reporting and mobile internet. Protests resulted in two deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. UK expressed concern; army chief congratulated conduct. Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi voiced apprehension about excluding PTI.

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