Pakistan Election Results: Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif or the Army, who is the real winner?

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Amidst a divisive atmosphere following Pakistan's general elections in 2024, no clear victor has emerged. However, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have taken a significant step by agreeing to forge a coalition government both at the Centre and in Punjab province. This pivotal decision came after Shehbaz Sharif of the PML-N reached out to Bilawal Bhutto and former president Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP, advocating for collaborative efforts to steer Pakistan forward.

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00:00 Amidst the divisive atmosphere following Pakistan's general elections in 2024, no clear victory

00:06 has emerged.

00:07 However, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and Pakistan People's Party have taken a

00:11 significant step by agreeing to forge a coalition government, both at the centre and in Punjab

00:16 province.

00:18 This pivotal decision came after Shahbaz Sharif of the PMLN reached out to Bilawal Bhutto

00:23 Zardari and former President Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP, advocating for collaborative efforts

00:28 to steer Pakistan forward.

00:30 The aftermath of the elections has seen intense political horse-training as the final results

00:35 failed to yield a decisive majority.

00:37 Notably, independent candidates loyal to imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have showcased

00:42 a robust performance, challenging the dominance of established parties.

00:46 Despite facing obstacles such as a crackdown on campaigning, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

00:51 managed to assert its presence with a noteworthy performance in the polls.

00:55 However, amidst delays in result announcements and allegations of vote-rigging, the army-backed

01:00 PMLN claimed victory, securing the largest number of seats.

01:05 Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both asserted victory, underscoring the

01:09 complexity of the political landscape.

01:11 What has happened so far?

01:13 With approximately 100 winning candidates being independents, largely supported by PTI,

01:18 the dynamics of coalition building have become intricate.

01:20 PMLN clinched 71 seats, while PPP secured 53, prompting both the parties to agree on

01:26 a coalition arrangement.

01:28 Meanwhile, amidst rigging allegations, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir praised the electoral

01:33 process, emphasizing the need for stability and unity to overcome political turmoil.

01:38 International concerns regarding Pakistan's electoral process were voiced by the US, Britain,

01:42 and the European Union, urging investigations into reported irregularities.

01:47 Despite criticisms, Pakistan's foreign office defended the electoral process, emphasizing

01:51 its successful conduct.

01:53 As the political landscape continues to evolve, Nawaz Sharif has emphasized PMLN's emergence

01:58 as the largest party and its intention to engage with other groups for coalition formation.

02:03 Imran Khan, despite being incarcerated, conveyed his message through an audio-visual presentation,

02:08 rejecting Sharif's victory claim and urging his supporters to celebrate what he termed

02:12 as a "hard-earned win."

02:15 With voting concluded, amidst challenges including militant attacks and accusations of misconduct,

02:19 Pakistan awaits the formation of a new government.

02:22 In the absence of a clear majority, coalition building becomes paramount, marking a crucial

02:26 phase in Pakistan's political journey.

02:35 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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