Independent Candidates Backed by Ex-PM Khan’s Party Lead as Pakistan Announces Election Results

Published on February 9, 2024

LAHORE, Pakistan—Independent candidates backed by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan were leading Pakistan’s national election results Friday, a day after sporadic violence, allegations of a preordained outcome and a cellphone service shutdown overshadowed the vote. Of the 122 National Assembly results announced by the country’s election oversight body after an hourslong delay, candidates backed by Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party have won 49 seats. It’s a surprise given claims by the imprisoned Mr. Khan, his supporters, and a national rights body of pre-poll rigging and manipulation. The Pakistan Muslim League party of three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had 39 seats, while the Pakistan People’s Party of political dynasty scion Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had 30. All results were expected by Friday night....

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