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Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing to the IMF, urging a link between talks and an election audit. His party alleges the election was rigged. This move comes before the IMF releases a bailout installment. Khans rivals claim he tried to block IMF funds, harming Pakistans economy. Meanwhile, Shehbaz Sharifs PML-N has emerged as the largest party, forming a coalition government. Khans PTI wants an independent audit of the election before IMF talks continue.

PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said he foresees a stalemate in the formation of a coalition government. | World News

Islamabad, Feb 15 (PTI) Pakistan's election commission on Thursday dismissed a plea by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to stop the notification of the winning candidate in a constituency in Punjab province where he was defeated by an independent candidate backed by ex-premier Imran Khan's party, according to a media report.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb took to X to announce that Nawaz's daughter and party's senior vice president Maryam Nawaz has also been nominated for the post of Punjab Chief Minister.

Amid allegations of rigging in Pakistans general elections, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir emphasizes the importance of a unified government representing diverse democratic forces. He calls for stability and unity, urging political leaders to prioritize serving the people over self-interest. Congratulating the nation on successful elections, he highlights the role of law enforcement, media, and civil society in ensuring a safe electoral process. Meanwhile, unofficial results show independent...

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, claims that the PTI will be invited to form the government due to their majority in the National Assembly. Amid delayed election results, the PTI calls for peaceful protests to protect the sanctity of the vote, as independent candidates lead with 100 seats. Results from 257 out of 265 constituencies show independents in the lead, prompting PTI-backed independents to challenge alleged rigged poll counts in high courts.

The victory of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz in Lahore's National Assembly seats was challenged in the Lahore High Court on Saturday alleging that the top poll body did not follow the correct procedure.

Islamabad, Feb 10 (PTI) Declaring that it would form the government both at the centre as well as in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party on Saturday asked the election commission to announce complete results by midnight or face protests in areas where results were still awaited.