Pakistan election: Coalition talks confirmed after surprise win for Imran Khan supporters - BBC News

Pakistanis still do not know which party will form their next government or who their next prime minister will be four days after the hotly-contested general elections.

Despite former PM Imran Khan's detention and the many hurdles thrown at his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), independent candidates backed by the party stunned observers by winning 93 National Assembly seats, the most by any party.

However it is far short of the 169-seat simple majority required to form a government.

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) of another former PM, Nawaz Sharif, came in second with 75 seats.

Sharif was seen to have the backing of the country's powerful military and had been expected to coast to victory, five years after he left Pakistan in disgrace.

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP), led by political blue blood Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, came in third with 54 seats.

The PML-N and PPP - the second and third largest blocs - have confirmed they are now in discussions as to whether to form a coalition government.

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[tusharsharma]

Well its clear that people wants Imran khan, he should be the PM period.

[KingFisher]

Full Support to Imran Khan and PTI from 🇧🇩

[syedabedin]

What was done to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led Awami League in 1971 is also being done to Imran Khan led PTI. It's very unfortunate that Pakistan's political parties and elite military have always failed to show respect to people's will and subsequently brought disaster to the country and the nation.

[monkeymind]

Why aren't we witnessing any voices from within the Army lower ranks. Is the Army of 750, 000 not a part of nations. Cant they feel the pain of common poor people? Doesn't their silence mean they agree with their Generals? They can resign for the least? Wondering why they don't speak up!

[Knowledge-centre]

May God show the correct guidance for all Pakistani brothers to win Their democracy back
❤from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[alin]

Countries have an army but in Pakistan the army has a country

[qadirkhan]

Imran Khan is the only leader who deserve to make the Government as the entire nation have elected him with majority and any other government will not be acceptable in any way.

[zahidaahmad]

Imran Khan was honest, higher integrity, decent, intelligent, brave, smart, down to earthleader and very popular in Pakistan. Sadly he was removed by USA government with help of Pakistani military because he was against USA principles of foreign policy. FREE IMRAN KHAN

[justArandomfellar]

we want the person who represents our country well, not thieves like nawaz sharif and zardari. Never have the people been so united in supporting a prime minister like Imran Khan. We want him, hes the best appropriate option.

[munasad]

To fix Pakistan: 1. Bring Imran Khan to power.
Remove the army from politics. Let Imran Khan remove corruption and bring in business I.e. let him continue the path for Pakistan. We all know Imran Khan is an innocent man behind bars for his honesty.

[TN-Chaudhry]

Imran Khan rejects the offer of a Presidential pardon, standing firm in his belief that his cases are frivolous and will ultimately be dismissed by the courts. His unwavering determination, honesty, and commitment to peace make him a figure akin to those seen only in films. We call on international media to cover his story, showcasing it as a beacon of true leadership. #ImranKhan #Leadership #Justice

[Stolib]

and ladies and gentlemen!!! this is UK's and Americas favourite democracy 😂.

[thomashunter]

Why is Ilhan Omar silent on Pakistan elections? Why is the so called the protector of the Muslim Umma got nothing to say?

[darksupernova]

dont say rigging was denied by authorities tell the truth this was pakistan worst vote rigging army was directly involved in rigging entire social media is full of different videos how rigging was done

[kukhan]

The problem is not the return of infamous and corrupt politicians forming the government, the problem is that our state institutions and pillars have joined forces and support them. Hope for economic revival, justice and human rights now seems to be an elusive dream, pain ahead for the nation.

[boris]

For obvious reasons I wish Pakistan was exactly like my town.

[syedmansoorqasimali]

The pti backed independent candidate should remain as Azad till they get their status of a party back again. it will inculcate a clear vision

[MohamedGabane]

The news presenter was a former Aljazeera worker

[sidraraj]

All time Khan is A great man& leader

[Fazalurrehman]

Pakistan army corrupt generals played their role after 06:00 pm on election day (2024) in Pakistan.

Retired chief of army staff asim munir + convicted ex prime minister nawaz sharif + chief justice supreme court qazi faiz essa, they all play together, support corruption, do corruption.

Asim munir job description : abductions, killing, corruption and involvement in politics etc.

Qazi faiz essa job description :
Justice for nawaz sharif & his family & Pakistan army only.
Imran khan symbol (cricket bat) was taken by him.

Nawaz sharif job description:
London flats, Hudaibiya paper mill fraud, model town attack and many more.