Pakistan's former cricket star Imran Khan has declared victory in the country's general election, which has been marred by violence and accusations of election-rigging by the opposition.
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Aram… what do we know so far?
Well Semin… the leaders of almost every political party in Pakistan, except Khan's, have alleged that Wednesday's election was rigged.
Some claim that monitors did not receive final counts or were asked to leave polling stations before tallying was finished.
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif believe cricketer-turned-politician Khan colluded with the army, which still holds significant power in Pakistan.
"We believe that in Karachi total irregularities have been committed by the election commission of Pakistan with the support of some people who are in the corridor of power and we believe this election has been a controversial election in the whole of Pakistan."
"It is a fragrant violation. The public is protesting, and I am compelled to say that we reject these election results. We don't accept these results."
There have also been outbreaks of violence, with a bomb going off at a polling station, killing more than 30 people.
In a televised speech to his supporters, Kahn rejected allegations of ballot-rigging, but said he will investigate his opponents' claims.
"I believe this was Pakistan's most transparent election and I believe Pakistanis have never participated in an election the way they did today. Whatever concerns the opposition has about rigging, we are willing to investigate it with them."
Official results are yet to be announced and it is still unclear if Khan's party is able to secure a parliamentary majority.
If it does then Khan is on track to become Prime Minister.
For more on this and other news around the world we turn to our Ro Aram...
Aram… what do we know so far?
Well Semin… the leaders of almost every political party in Pakistan, except Khan's, have alleged that Wednesday's election was rigged.
Some claim that monitors did not receive final counts or were asked to leave polling stations before tallying was finished.
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif believe cricketer-turned-politician Khan colluded with the army, which still holds significant power in Pakistan.
"We believe that in Karachi total irregularities have been committed by the election commission of Pakistan with the support of some people who are in the corridor of power and we believe this election has been a controversial election in the whole of Pakistan."
"It is a fragrant violation. The public is protesting, and I am compelled to say that we reject these election results. We don't accept these results."
There have also been outbreaks of violence, with a bomb going off at a polling station, killing more than 30 people.
In a televised speech to his supporters, Kahn rejected allegations of ballot-rigging, but said he will investigate his opponents' claims.
"I believe this was Pakistan's most transparent election and I believe Pakistanis have never participated in an election the way they did today. Whatever concerns the opposition has about rigging, we are willing to investigate it with them."
Official results are yet to be announced and it is still unclear if Khan's party is able to secure a parliamentary majority.
If it does then Khan is on track to become Prime Minister.
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