Pakistan Faces Political Turmoil as Parties Contest Election Results
Imran Khan's PTI demands a probe into alleged rigging, while PML-N and PPP negotiate to form a coalition government amid investigations.
- Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, PTI, demands a judicial probe into alleged election rigging, following a senior bureaucrat's claims of vote manipulation.
- PTI forms an alliance with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to claim seats reserved for women and minorities, aiming to form a government in the center and provinces.
- Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of the PPP rejects a power-sharing offer for the Prime Minister's post, emphasizing leadership elected by the people.
- PML-N and PPP struggle to form a coalition government amid political and economic instability, with ongoing negotiations over key positions and development funds.
- The election commission initiates an investigation into allegations of election rigging, particularly in Rawalpindi, as PTI protests against the alleged manipulation.