<p>The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION&nbsp;on Monday (Feb 12).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who will be the next PM?</strong></h2>

<p>The PML-N has offered the PPP the PM’s position and, in exchange, said that they would take some of the key ministries in the Pakistan government, but the so-called&nbsp;'key ministries'&nbsp;were not immediately known.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the PPP has instead reportedly offered them unconditional support and given them the option to stay out of the government and show support from outside.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-2024-imran-khans-supporters-take-to-streets-after-controversial-poll-results-689256">&nbsp;Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan’s supporters take to streets after controversial poll results</a></strong></p>

<p>On Sunday (Feb 11), members and leaders from Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and PPP held a meeting in the city of Lahore to discuss how to form the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Geo News citing sources said that the two parties discussed the possibility of appointing PMs from their parties for a three- and two-year term under a power-sharing formula.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PPP meeting</strong></h2>

<p>The former President of Pakistan and PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari and the party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari chaired a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at Zardari House in the capital city of Islamabad, said the PPP&nbsp;in a statement&nbsp;on late Monday (Feb 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the CEC discussed general elections and the future of the country. The members also exchanged views on the country’s current political and economic situation, said the PPP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the meeting, the vice president of the party, Sherry Rehman told the press that the CEC meeting will continue tomorrow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-report-says-transparency-was-largely-maintained-at-polling-stations-689159">&nbsp;Pakistan elections: Report says transparency was largely maintained at polling stations</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Uncertainty over next government</strong></h2>

<p>In the aftermath of the February 8 elections in Pakistan and competing claims of victory by both jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has asserted his party’s role as a potential kingmaker.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the talks between PML-N and PPP have raised tensions among PTI supporters who took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar&nbsp;on Saturday (Feb 10).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION on Monday (Feb 12).

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has offered the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to choose the country’s next prime minister in exchange for occupying some of the key ministries in the government, sources told WION on Monday (Feb 12). Who will be the next PM? The PML-N has offered the PPP the PM’s position and, in exchange, said that they would take some of the key ministries in the Pakistan government, but the so-called 'key ministries' were not immediately known. Meanwhile, the PPP has instead reportedly offered them unconditional support and given them the option to stay out of the government and show support from outside. ALSO READ | Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan’s supporters take to streets after controversial poll results On Sunday (Feb 11), members and leaders from Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and PPP held a meeting in the city of Lahore to discuss how to form the government. A report by Geo News citing sources said that the two parties discussed the possibility of appointing PMs from their parties for a three- and two-year term under a power-sharing formula. PPP meeting The former President of Pakistan and PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari and the party’s chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari chaired a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at Zardari House in the capital city of Islamabad, said the PPP in a statement on late Monday (Feb 12). It added that the CEC discussed general elections and the future of the country. The members also exchanged views on the country’s current political and economic situation, said the PPP. After the meeting, the vice president of the party, Sherry Rehman told the press that the CEC meeting will continue tomorrow. ALSO READ | Pakistan elections: Report says transparency was largely maintained at polling stations Uncertainty over next government In the aftermath of the February 8 elections in Pakistan and competing claims of victory by both jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has asserted his party’s role as a potential kingmaker. Meanwhile, the talks between PML-N and PPP have raised tensions among PTI supporters who took to the streets in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar on Saturday (Feb 10). The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan elections: Who will be the next PM? PML-N asks PPP to decide, sources tell WION

<p>Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level. These remarks come as discussions over the future prime minister of Pakistan are still ongoing. He declared at a news conference in Islamabad. "I will not be putting myself forward for the candidacy of prime minister of Pakistan due to this."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-results-independents-win-most-seats-in-final-tally-689135">Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally</a></p>

<p>Rather than joining the federal government, the PPP has chosen to support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee for prime minister. "The PPP has determined that neither taking on ministries in such a system nor being able to join the federal government ourselves are our goals. We also hope to avoid political anarchy inside the nation. We want to avoid having a national crisis that never ends," he declared.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-bilawal-bhutto-zardari-announces-his-candidacy-for-prime-ministership-674073">Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announces his candidacy for prime ministership, releases poll manifesto</a></p>

<p>In order to establish political stability in Pakistan and help build the federal government, the PPP has now chosen to join forces with other political parties to form a committee. As the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former prime minister Imran Khan, announced their intention to work together to form the government in both Punjab and the Central region.</p>

<p>According to PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan, the former prime minister has instructed the party to establish a coalition with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over reserved seats, while dismissing the possibility of any discussions with the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P. This information was reported by a news agency.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto reacts to rising terror threat from Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>On Tuesday, a Pakistani court denied over thirty petitions submitted by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates contesting the "fake win" of prominent PML-N figures.</p>

<p>"The Supreme Court in another case categorically ruled that the extraordinary jurisdiction of the high court cannot be reduced to an ordinary jurisdiction of the high court as there will be disputed questions of facts which cannot be resolved," Lahore High Court Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated during his hearing on the maintainability of the petitions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Tuesday that he will not run for prime minister, acknowledging that his party lacks the authority to form the government at the federal level. These remarks come as discussions over the future prime minister of Pakistan are still ongoing. He declared at a news conference in Islamabad. "I will not be putting myself forward for the candidacy of prime minister of Pakistan due to this." Also read: Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally Rather than joining the federal government, the PPP has chosen to support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee for prime minister. "The PPP has determined that neither taking on ministries in such a system nor being able to join the federal government ourselves are our goals. We also hope to avoid political anarchy inside the nation. We want to avoid having a national crisis that never ends," he declared. Also read: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announces his candidacy for prime ministership, releases poll manifesto In order to establish political stability in Pakistan and help build the federal government, the PPP has now chosen to join forces with other political parties to form a committee. As the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former prime minister Imran Khan, announced their intention to work together to form the government in both Punjab and the Central region. According to PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan, the former prime minister has instructed the party to establish a coalition with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over reserved seats, while dismissing the possibility of any discussions with the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P. This information was reported by a news agency. Watch: Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto reacts to rising terror threat from Afghanistan × On Tuesday, a Pakistani court denied over thirty petitions submitted by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates contesting the "fake win" of prominent PML-N figures. "The Supreme Court in another case categorically ruled that the extraordinary jurisdiction of the high court cannot be reduced to an ordinary jurisdiction of the high court as there will be disputed questions of facts which cannot be resolved," Lahore High Court Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated during his hearing on the maintainability of the petitions. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan elections: I will not be putting myself forward for PM candidacy, says Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari

Sources tell WION that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) offers the PM position to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with the caveat that PML-N will take some key ministries. The ministries are not defined yet. Earlier today, Shehbaz Sharif drove down to Bilawal Bhutto's residence in Lahore. The two parties have agreed in principle to save the country from political instability.

Pakistan: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif meets Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Five newly elected independent members of Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday decided to join the PML-N party led by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as he tries to form a coalition government after the election resulted in a hung Parliament. Watch to know more!

Pakistan People's Party to meet again to decide on coalition | Pakistan Elections 2024

<p>As Pakistan went to polls earlier this week, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's bid for power was expected to be snuffed out in the country of over 240 million people. At the time of filing The Capitals, the candidates backed by Imran Khan's party together comprised 93 of 264 seats, the biggest bloc in the National Assembly. This was followed by 75 seats won by Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and 54 seats by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan People's Party (PPP).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The success of candidates backed by Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party&nbsp;stunned Rawalpindi, the garrison town close to Islamabad where army headquarters form the nucleus of power in Islamabad.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan Elections: Pakistan PPP &amp; PML-N agree on 'Political cooperation'</strong></p>

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<p>The results delivered a historic blow to the military’s political influence and threatened further prolonged instability as rival parties vie for control.</p>

<p>On October 1, 2023, The Capitals reported on WION that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-islamabads-game-of-thrones-stacked-against-imran-khan-641534">Islamabad's game of thrones are stacked against Imran Khan</a>. Reason? Dozens of corruption cases against Imran Khan and at least two convictions whose lightening speed rivals just the Communist Party courts, next door in China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But despite the remarkable show of resurgence by Khan-backed candidates in the elections, the initial round of switchover of 'independent' candidates into Nawaz Sharif's PML(N) camp has begun. An alliance between the PML(N) and the PPP is being forged despite initial setbacks, and while Khan's supporters have taken to the streets saying the results of the Feb 8 elections were rigged to deny PTI a majority, the reaction is nowhere as strong as May 9, 2023 '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/to-coup-or-not-coup-pakistan-armys-options-after-imran-khans-mini-intifada-592986">mini-intifada</a>'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan's powerful military-intelligence nexus, collectively dubbed as establishment, has directly ruled the country for three decades since it became independent from the British after a bitter partition from India.</p>

<p>Plainclothes ISI operatives can be found in towns and cities across Pakistan, "low-key but ubiquitous, like pigeons on a power line", wrote&nbsp;Declan Walsh in his book&nbsp;<em>The Nine Lives of Pakistan</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Urdu, Pakistanis call the ISI's men&nbsp;<em>farishtay</em>, or angels – a double-edged euphemism that refers both to the traditional white long-shirts typically worn by ISI men and to the vast uncircumscribed powers at their disposal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the ISI men come to the door, the illusion of a democratic state melts away. Nobody can stop them – no judge, no lawyer, no ambassador, not even a minister. The angels rule,"&nbsp;Walsh writes further, reflecting on the semblance of democracy that exists in Islamabad’s corridors of power well within ISI’s control.</p>

<p>On Feb 8, as the Pakistani electorate took to polling centres, the military's bidding for the politicians it intended to install in Islamabad felt threatened. The mobile services were blacked out. As the initial trends showed a clear lead to Khan-backed candidates, the counting first slowed, then stopped, then resumed.</p>

<p>By the time the conclusive numbers came, the angels had ruled against PTI-backed candidates, and thus against Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>


As Pakistan went to polls earlier this week, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's bid for power was expected to be snuffed out in the country of over 240 million people.

As Pakistan went to polls earlier this week, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's bid for power was expected to be snuffed out in the country of over 240 million people. At the time of filing The Capitals, the candidates backed by Imran Khan's party together comprised 93 of 264 seats, the biggest bloc in the National Assembly. This was followed by 75 seats won by Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and 54 seats by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan People's Party (PPP). The success of candidates backed by Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party stunned Rawalpindi, the garrison town close to Islamabad where army headquarters form the nucleus of power in Islamabad. Also watch | Pakistan Elections: Pakistan PPP & PML-N agree on 'Political cooperation' × The results delivered a historic blow to the military’s political influence and threatened further prolonged instability as rival parties vie for control. On October 1, 2023, The Capitals reported on WION that Islamabad's game of thrones are stacked against Imran Khan. Reason? Dozens of corruption cases against Imran Khan and at least two convictions whose lightening speed rivals just the Communist Party courts, next door in China. But despite the remarkable show of resurgence by Khan-backed candidates in the elections, the initial round of switchover of 'independent' candidates into Nawaz Sharif's PML(N) camp has begun. An alliance between the PML(N) and the PPP is being forged despite initial setbacks, and while Khan's supporters have taken to the streets saying the results of the Feb 8 elections were rigged to deny PTI a majority, the reaction is nowhere as strong as May 9, 2023 'mini-intifada'. Pakistan's powerful military-intelligence nexus, collectively dubbed as establishment, has directly ruled the country for three decades since it became independent from the British after a bitter partition from India. Plainclothes ISI operatives can be found in towns and cities across Pakistan, "low-key but ubiquitous, like pigeons on a power line", wrote Declan Walsh in his book The Nine Lives of Pakistan. In Urdu, Pakistanis call the ISI's men farishtay, or angels – a double-edged euphemism that refers both to the traditional white long-shirts typically worn by ISI men and to the vast uncircumscribed powers at their disposal. "When the ISI men come to the door, the illusion of a democratic state melts away. Nobody can stop them – no judge, no lawyer, no ambassador, not even a minister. The angels rule," Walsh writes further, reflecting on the semblance of democracy that exists in Islamabad’s corridors of power well within ISI’s control. On Feb 8, as the Pakistani electorate took to polling centres, the military's bidding for the politicians it intended to install in Islamabad felt threatened. The mobile services were blacked out. As the initial trends showed a clear lead to Khan-backed candidates, the counting first slowed, then stopped, then resumed. By the time the conclusive numbers came, the angels had ruled against PTI-backed candidates, and thus against Imran Khan.

The Capitals: 'Angels' prevail in Islamabad but after historic blow to Pakistan Army

Pakistan's two largest political parties are currently wrangling over who will be Prime Minister after election last week forced them to join forces. Nawaz Sharif's PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's PPP are trying to form a coalition government. According to sources to Wion, PML-N is ready to offer PM position to PPP.

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The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. Now in a major breakthrough, the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led PPP have in principle agreed on political cooperation. Watch to know more!

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Shehbaz Sharif who is the former prime minister of Pakistan has gone to the residence of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Pakistan People’s Party's Bilawal Bhutto was also a candidate in Pakistan's elections. Results are awaited for the final declaration from the election commission to find out who indeed has won the elections and would become the next prime minister of Pakistan. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: Shehbaz Sharif holds meeting with PPP chief in Lahore

Latest in Pakistan Elections: The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. While PTI workers have been holding protests across Pakistan alleging Poll rigging, PTI backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N. In a video posted on social media Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Sharif can be seen posing with Waseem. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran backed independent switches to Nawaz Sharif's party

Latest in Pakistan Elections: The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. While PTI workers have been holding protests across Pakistan alleging Poll rigging, PTI backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N. In a video posted on social media PML-N's Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Sharif can be seen posing with Waseem. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI backed independent candidate Waseem Qadir joins PML-N

The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. Nawaz Sharif urges rival parties to join hands. Now in a major breakthrough, the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led PPP have in principle agreed on political cooperation. Nawaz Sharif has been reaching out to, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: PML-N, PPP issue joint statement, agree on political cooperation | Pakistan Elections 2024

The hazy picture about who will form Pakistan's next government seems to be clearing out. Now in a major breakthrough, the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led PPP have in principle agreed on political cooperation. Joint statement issued by the two party says PPP is all set to put forward PML-N name during the party's Central executive committee meeting on Monday. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: PML-N, PPP issue joint statement, agree on political cooperation

Pakistan Elections: Pakistan PPP & PML-N agree on 'Political cooperation'

<p>In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation. Despite candidates backed by Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning the most seats, talks between rival parties – including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – raised tensions and stoked protests by PTI supporters.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates move court over results</strong></h2>

<p>Besides, the courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as the PTI-backed candidates challenged the results of Thursday's general elections and alleged&nbsp;rigging. Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan Elections 2024: Where all PTI-led protests took place?</strong></h2>

<p>Protests organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party unfolded in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) urged peaceful demonstrations while calling on the Election Commission of Pakistan to ensure a speedy and conclusive end to the vote counting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-elections-results-independents-win-most-seats-in-final-tally-689135">Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally</a></strong></p>

<p>Analysts suggest the military, which has clashed with Khan, is supporting a government formed by rival parties. Despite initial talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party failing, a working pact is being reportedly forged with a secular-based party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan.</p>

<h2><strong>What does PTI-backed candidates' showing mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Independents' strong performance underscores Khan's enduring popularity, particularly among young voters and the middle-class population that has been gripped by economic challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan Elections: Independent candidates linked with Imran's PTI to choose party within 72 hours</strong></p>

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<p>The army, through Army Chief Asim Munir, called for unity as well as "political maturity" among parties. The military has directly ruled the country for decades, but on record, has asserted its purported intention to refrain from political involvement. But Khan in the past has accused generals of conspiring against him, a claim the military constantly denies.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Karachi: Imran supporters take to the streets, allege poll rigging | Pakistan Elections 2024</strong></p>

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<p>Amid competing claims of victory by both Khan and Nawaz Sharif, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asserted his party's role as a potential kingmaker. The coalition dynamics also hinge on the loyalty of independent candidates, with Khan, currently in prison, unlikely to participate directly in politics due to numerous charges he claims are politically motivated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation.

In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation. Despite candidates backed by Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning the most seats, talks between rival parties – including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – raised tensions and stoked protests by PTI supporters. Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates move court over results Besides, the courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as the PTI-backed candidates challenged the results of Thursday's general elections and alleged rigging. Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). Pakistan Elections 2024: Where all PTI-led protests took place? Protests organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party unfolded in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) urged peaceful demonstrations while calling on the Election Commission of Pakistan to ensure a speedy and conclusive end to the vote counting. The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority. Also read | Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally Analysts suggest the military, which has clashed with Khan, is supporting a government formed by rival parties. Despite initial talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party failing, a working pact is being reportedly forged with a secular-based party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan. What does PTI-backed candidates' showing mean? Independents' strong performance underscores Khan's enduring popularity, particularly among young voters and the middle-class population that has been gripped by economic challenges. Also watch | Pakistan Elections: Independent candidates linked with Imran's PTI to choose party within 72 hours × The army, through Army Chief Asim Munir, called for unity as well as "political maturity" among parties. The military has directly ruled the country for decades, but on record, has asserted its purported intention to refrain from political involvement. But Khan in the past has accused generals of conspiring against him, a claim the military constantly denies. Also watch | Karachi: Imran supporters take to the streets, allege poll rigging | Pakistan Elections 2024 × Amid competing claims of victory by both Khan and Nawaz Sharif, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asserted his party's role as a potential kingmaker. The coalition dynamics also hinge on the loyalty of independent candidates, with Khan, currently in prison, unlikely to participate directly in politics due to numerous charges he claims are politically motivated. (With inputs from agencies)

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After a long wait of over three days, Pakistan's Election Commission has declared the results of 265 constituencies that went to polls. The independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's PTI are sitting at 101 seat victory. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections Results: Independent candidates lead with 101 seats

After a long wait of over three days, Pakistan's Election Commission has declared the results of 265 constituencies that went to polls. The independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's PTI are sitting at 101 seat victory. While independent candidates have emerged as a clear winner in Pakistan's National Assembly, results for the provincial assemblies are contrasting. In Sindh Pakistan People's Party is leading with a huge margin, it has won 84 seats in total. At the national level PPP only stands third in the race...Watch to know more!

Pakistan's Election Results: Pakistan's People's Party wins 84 of 130 seats in Sindh province

Pakistan Elections 2024: Independent candidates to choose a party within 72 hours

On #ThisWorld with Vikram Chandra: Who will be Pakistan's next Prime Minister? Imran Khan-backed Independents have won the highest number of seats in Pakistan elections. Nawaz Sharif's PML-N has emerged as the party with the most seats, followed by Bilawal Bhutto's PPP. But no one has the numbers to form a govt alone. Will Sharif and Bhutto join hands to keep Imran Khan out?

Pakistan Election: Imran Khan claims victory, Nawaz Sharif calls for a coalition

Latest in Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif reaching out to rival parties PPP, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said, "all parties to sit together and form a government." Pakistan's voters have spoken but the Mandate is anything but clear as the counting process inches close to a finish no single party has received a required majority to form the government. Now this has led to a hung Parliament. Now in the latest press conference PTI chairman has said that the party will not negotiate with anyone. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan responds to WION over alliance formation

After a long wait of over three days, Pakistan's Election Commission has declared the results of 265 constituencies that went to polls. The independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's PTI are sitting at 101 seat victory.

Pakistan Elections: Independent candidates linked with Imran's PTI to choose party within 72 hours

Pakistan elections: Long wait of three days come to an end, results declared

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday claimed that his party PML-N has emerged as the single largest party in the national elections. Nawaz Sharif has said that he is reaching out to PPP's Asif Ali Zardari, JUI-F’s Fazlur Rehman and MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui for the formation of a coalition government.

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<p>Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) claimed that the party is assured that it has 'won' over 170 seats in 252-seat National Assembly of Pakistan.</p>

<p>Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party was stripped off of its popular cricket bat symbol and the politicians backed by it contested elections as independent candidates. According to the latest seat figures available at the time of filing this report, the independent candidates (most of them backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) have won about 100 seats, followed by Nawaz Sharif's PML(N) with 54 seats and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's PPP's 17 seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday evening, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) first laid claim to power and said that the efforts have already begun for an alliance with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and others. On Saturday, Pakistani media reported that the PPP and the PML(N) have agreed to form an alliance.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-nawaz-sharif-hints-at-improving-ties-with-india-as-poll-results-drag-on-688825">Pakistan elections: PML-N, PPP agree to form coalition govt at Centre, Punjab, says report</a></strong></p>

<p>"Yesterday we saw that a person presuming himself as Prime Minister-elect gave a premature statement. He has no majority," Barrister Gohar said while denouncing the three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's claim to power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to a question by WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick, the PTI chief Gohar Khan said that the party will conduct "no negotiations with anyone" to cross the majority mark in the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are not fighting with any institutions. All we do is respecting the will of the people," Khan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan set for coalition government, Nawaz Sharif urges rival parties to join hands</strong></p>

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<p>PTI leader Gohar Ali Khan also&nbsp;called on party workers to hold a protest on Feb 11 outside the offices of returning officers in constituencies where the poll results were being "withheld and delayed".</p>

<p>"According to [Imran] Khan sahib’s instructions, the areas in which our results were withheld and delayed — we will share that list with you — and intentionally our majority is being converted… to turn a winning seat into a defeat."</p>

<p>"This is why, God-willing, the areas in which the results were not declared, we will hold protests tomorrow in those constituencies outside the relevant RO offices."</p>

<p>Gohar added that the protest would be peaceful, urging party workers and supporters to protest "according to the law".<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) claimed that the party is assured that it has 'won' over 170 seats in 252-seat National Assembly of Pakistan.

Pakistan Elections 2024: Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) claimed that the party is assured that it has 'won' over 170 seats in 252-seat National Assembly of Pakistan. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party was stripped off of its popular cricket bat symbol and the politicians backed by it contested elections as independent candidates. According to the latest seat figures available at the time of filing this report, the independent candidates (most of them backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) have won about 100 seats, followed by Nawaz Sharif's PML(N) with 54 seats and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's PPP's 17 seats. On Friday evening, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) first laid claim to power and said that the efforts have already begun for an alliance with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and others. On Saturday, Pakistani media reported that the PPP and the PML(N) have agreed to form an alliance. Also read | Pakistan elections: PML-N, PPP agree to form coalition govt at Centre, Punjab, says report "Yesterday we saw that a person presuming himself as Prime Minister-elect gave a premature statement. He has no majority," Barrister Gohar said while denouncing the three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's claim to power. Responding to a question by WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick, the PTI chief Gohar Khan said that the party will conduct "no negotiations with anyone" to cross the majority mark in the National Assembly. "We are not fighting with any institutions. All we do is respecting the will of the people," Khan said. Also watch | Pakistan set for coalition government, Nawaz Sharif urges rival parties to join hands × PTI leader Gohar Ali Khan also called on party workers to hold a protest on Feb 11 outside the offices of returning officers in constituencies where the poll results were being "withheld and delayed". "According to [Imran] Khan sahib’s instructions, the areas in which our results were withheld and delayed — we will share that list with you — and intentionally our majority is being converted… to turn a winning seat into a defeat." "This is why, God-willing, the areas in which the results were not declared, we will hold protests tomorrow in those constituencies outside the relevant RO offices." Gohar added that the protest would be peaceful, urging party workers and supporters to protest "according to the law". (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan’s party rejects Sharif’s claim to power as PTI-backed candidates win big

Anti-terrorism court grants bail to Imran Khan in all 12 cases. Khan got big relief in May 9 violence cases. Imran Khan has claimed victory in the Parliamentary Elections. He addressed Pakistan via AI-generated video. However, There is no clear mandate in #PakistanElection. Imran Khan has claimed victory, Nawaz Sharif has called for a coalition govt. What happens next? Who will be Pakistan's next Prime Minister?

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan gets bail in 12 cases related to May 9 violence

<p>An anti-terrorism court on Saturday (Feb 10) granted bail to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases involving the attacks on military installations on May 9 last year. Along with Khan, the court also granted relief to former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the same 12 cases. The development comes as Imran-backed independent candidates won the most number of seats, nearly 100, in the general elections held on February 8. However, the party of former PM Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League (N), emerged as the single largest party.</p>

<h2><strong>Court’s observation</strong></h2>

<p>The court of ATC Judge Malik Ejaz Asif found that there was no justification to keep Khan, 71, under arrest as all other accused in May 9 cases were released on bail.</p>

<p>Earlier, Khan and Qureshi were indicted in the 12 cases on February 6. Imran Khan is said to have told the judge that he was illegally arrested on May 9 from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) premises.</p>

<p>May 9 of 2023 saw massive spontaneous protests erupt across Pakistan, which targeted military installations following the arrest of Imran Khan in an alleged corruption case. Over 20 military installations and state buildings, including the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi, were damaged in the violence.</p>

<p>The Pakistani Army alleged Imran and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) incited those attacks.</p>

<h2><strong>Will Imran Khan come out of jail?</strong></h2>

<p>It must be noted that Khan will not get out of jail even after receiving bail in the 12 cases relating to the May 9 violence. It is because the former Pakistani PM is already serving sentences in the cipher case and one alleged corruption case.</p>

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<p>Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence motion in April 2022, following which more than 150 cases were registered against him.</p>

<h2><strong>Latest from Pakistan elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan issued election results for more than 252 seats, where PTI-backed independents emerged victorious on nearly 100 seats.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan:PTI-backed Independents leading in polls, results of over 90% of seats announced</strong></p>

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<p>The group was followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 71 seats, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) with 53, Muttahida Qaumi Movement with 17 and other seats going to smaller parties.</p>

<p>As per reports in Pakistani media, the PPP and PLM-N are discussing a power-sharing agreement and are highly likely to form a coalition government “to achieve political and economic stability" in the country.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An anti-terrorism court on Saturday (Feb 10) granted bail to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases involving the attacks on military installations on May 9 last year.

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday (Feb 10) granted bail to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases involving the attacks on military installations on May 9 last year. Along with Khan, the court also granted relief to former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the same 12 cases. The development comes as Imran-backed independent candidates won the most number of seats, nearly 100, in the general elections held on February 8. However, the party of former PM Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League (N), emerged as the single largest party. Court’s observation The court of ATC Judge Malik Ejaz Asif found that there was no justification to keep Khan, 71, under arrest as all other accused in May 9 cases were released on bail. Earlier, Khan and Qureshi were indicted in the 12 cases on February 6. Imran Khan is said to have told the judge that he was illegally arrested on May 9 from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) premises. May 9 of 2023 saw massive spontaneous protests erupt across Pakistan, which targeted military installations following the arrest of Imran Khan in an alleged corruption case. Over 20 military installations and state buildings, including the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi, were damaged in the violence. The Pakistani Army alleged Imran and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) incited those attacks. Will Imran Khan come out of jail? It must be noted that Khan will not get out of jail even after receiving bail in the 12 cases relating to the May 9 violence. It is because the former Pakistani PM is already serving sentences in the cipher case and one alleged corruption case. Also read: Pakistan polls updates February 9, 2024: As it happened Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence motion in April 2022, following which more than 150 cases were registered against him. Latest from Pakistan elections 2024 Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan issued election results for more than 252 seats, where PTI-backed independents emerged victorious on nearly 100 seats. Watch: Pakistan:PTI-backed Independents leading in polls, results of over 90% of seats announced × The group was followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 71 seats, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) with 53, Muttahida Qaumi Movement with 17 and other seats going to smaller parties. As per reports in Pakistani media, the PPP and PLM-N are discussing a power-sharing agreement and are highly likely to form a coalition government “to achieve political and economic stability" in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

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