Pakistan Faces Coalition Talks as Independents Lead, Sharif and Khan Claim Victory
International concerns arise over electoral process amid claims of misconduct and delayed results.
- Pakistan's general elections result in a strong showing for independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, leading to potential coalition talks.
- Former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declare victory amid claims of electoral misconduct and delayed results.
- The United States, the UK, and the EU express concerns about Pakistan's electoral process and call for an investigation into reported irregularities.
- A coalition government is anticipated to face challenges in securing a new bailout program from the IMF as the current arrangement expires soon.
- Political fragmentation and a fractured mandate may lead to further political and economic instability in Pakistan.
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