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Pakistan is in limbo after a split verdict. But what options does Khan’s PTI have, after candidates won the most seats?

Developments in Pakistan point to political manoeuvring aimed at stitching together a unity government that will keep the PTI and Imran Khan out of power

Young and urban Pakistanis are dismayed by the state of their country, which they blame on the ruling class’s incompetence, says researcher Hameed Hakimi

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and its affiliates won the most seats, but accusations of tampering persist.

The February 8 elections in Pakistan have resulted in outcomes atypical of best laid plans. Every calculation of Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir and his “selected” winner Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (N), has gone askew. The voters’ message was clear - against “selection”.

The three-time PM’s party fell short in the election, as Imran Khan’s candidates emerged on top. What’s next for Sharif?

The result is a phenomenal victory for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister who has been in jail for almost a year, has had no access to the electorate and has not participated in electioneering

Police fire teargas on supporters of Imran Khan amid turmoil as several parties claim they would be forming government

The military has called for stability as multiple parties allege election tampering and announce protests.

The leader of an ultra-right Pakistan party infamous for sometimes bloody anti-blasphemy agitation has vowed a comeback after its vote share evaporated in elections last week.

In a clear message as to who holds the cards in the country, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has said that the country needs stable hands and added that a unified government of all democratic forces will adequately represent Pakistan's diverse political and pluralistic landscap. Read further…