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Amid chaotic scenes and the house echoing with chants of "Long Live Sharif!", Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members with the outgoing National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf administering the oath to incoming legislators at noon.

Pakistan Swears in New Parliament Amid Chaotic Scenes of Protest from Allies of Imran Khan

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Feb 29, 2024

AP (Associated Press)

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif emphasised the challenges of the new coalition government in Pakistan due to economic and political instability. He backed the PML-N-PPP deal and hoped Shehbaz Sharif would resolve the country's issues. Sharif is the party's nominee for prime minister.

Next Two Years Challenging for Coalition Govt Due to Economic, Political Instability: Nawaz Sharif

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Feb 29, 2024

ANI

With his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)-backed independents emerging as the largest entity after the national elections in Pakistan, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has named Omar Ayub Khan, former Minister of Economic Affairs and grandson of former President Ayub Khan, as the candidate for the prime minister’s post.

Imran Khan's PTI Pitches Omar Ayub, Grandson of Ayub Khan, as Pakistan PM Candidate

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Feb 15, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The Free and Fair Election Network reported that 60.6 million voters participated in Pakistan's 12th general elections, a 5.8 million increase from the previous year, with 54.8 million voting in 2018.

Pakistan polls witnessed 47.6 per cent turnout: election observer body

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Feb 15, 2024

PTI

The White House has sought transparency in elections in Pakistan adding it is important to respect the will of the people.

Ensure Transparent Election Process, Respect Will of People: White House on Pakistan Polls

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Feb 14, 2024

PTI

PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif has been nominated for the slot of prime minister of Pakistan by his party on Tuesday night.

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif Likely to be PM as Coalition on Verge of Simple Majority

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Feb 14, 2024

PTI

With the final Pakistan election results now being out, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) is engaged in negotiations to form a coalition government with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and former President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pakistan Elections: PML-N, PPP in Negotiations for Power-Sharing Deal

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Feb 12, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Pakistan's Top Poll Body Blames Mobile Service Suspension on Poll Day for Delay

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Feb 12, 2024

PTI

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N Floats Idea of 'Participatory Coalition Government': Report

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Feb 12, 2024

PTI

The Election Commission is yet to announce the full results of the polls, but independents led by Khan's PTI party won the lion's share of 102 seats in the National Assembly, followed by PML-N, PPP, and MQM.

Pakistani Courts Flooded with Petitions Challenging Feb 8 Election Results

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Feb 11, 2024

PTI

Pakistan: ECP Orders Re-Polling in Response to Voting Material Snatching Complaints

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Feb 11, 2024

ANI

Amid allegations of massive rigging, Pakistan's election commission finally declared the result of Thursday's general elections on Sunday with independent candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning 101 seats.

Pakistan Elections: Army-Backed Sharifs Eye Coalition; Imran Khan-Backed Independents Win Most Seats

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Feb 11, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

This year’s national elections in Pakistan have thrown up a remarkable scenario despite the Army establishment’s best attempts to manipulate the electoral process.

Pakistan Elections: Amid Allegations of Rigging, Nawaz Sharif Has a Shot at Power

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Feb 10, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Nawaz Sharif faces a difficult path to power as independent candidates backed by his imprisoned rival, Imran Khan, were leading in the vote count Friday, a surprisingly strong showing given assertions by Khan’s supporters and a national rights body that the balloting was manipulated to favour Sharif.

Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan's Party Embarks on Agitation; Shehbaz Sharif says 'all political forces must unite'

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Feb 10, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

As the counting of votes is underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-supported candidates have put up a good performance going early trends reported by Pakistan media.

Pakistan Elections: Nawaz Sharif Aims to Form Coalition Government

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Feb 9, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

As the political landscape in Pakistan undergoes a transformation following Thursday’s elections, the eyes of the international community are keenly fixed on the implications for India-Pakistan relations.

Pakistan Election Outcome: Expect Status Quo in Bilateral Ties till Lok Sabha Polls in India

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Feb 8, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Several incarcerated political figures including former Prime Minister Imran Khan cast their votes through the postal ballot from jail. Imran Khan's party PTI appeals to several voters to remember Khan's effort to reform the country and despite facing several challenges and allegations of interference, PTI continues its electoral campaign.

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan votes by postal ballot, wife Bushra Bibi misses out

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Feb 8, 2024

PTI

More than 17,000 candidates to contest elections in Pakistan

1 Min Read

Feb 8, 2024

ANI

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