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The party of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, considered the front-runner to win upcoming general elections, launched its campaign on Monday amid accusations that the military's support is already giving him an edge over rivals. The campaign for the Feb. 8 polls, delayed since November, looks set to fire up a lukewarm race so far amid an uncertain political environment after Sharif's main rival and jailed former premier Imran Khan's party is facing what is considered a military-backed crackdown. Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz, who is also considered his...

Pakistan's political landscape heats up as Nawaz Sharif's party launches election campaign amid accusations of military influence. Stay updated on the unfolding political race

Says a 'terrorist party' could not be allotted an electoral symbol

The frontrunner party for Pakistan's delayed elections began campaigning Monday, after a weekend court decision effectively sealed the opposition party of ex-prime minister Imran Khan out of the race.

The former prime minister who returned to Pakistan last year is the frontrunner for the February 8 election. His main opposition, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, remains in prison.