The complicit role of the establishment raises serious concerns about its commitment to democracy and accountability. Instead of upholding democratic principles, it appears to be compounding the challenges faced by the judiciary, further eroding the foundations of democracy.
Shehbaz Sharif will face Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-nominated Omar Ayub Khan in the contest scheduled to be held in the newly constituted National Assembly
Even after 10 days, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is yet to notify the victory of most of the independent candidates who have won in the general elections.
President Alvi recalled the fight for the EVMs waged by the previous PTI-led government, saying that the entire endeavour--which involved more than 50 meetings at the presidency alone--was abandoned.
After PTI backed independents secured the most seats in Pakistan polls, party chief Imran Khan suddenly received bail in 12 cases, but remains in jail and faces around 150 cases
According to the unofficial provisional results reported by Geo News for 241 out of 266 seats, the independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) are leading with 97 seats
While the election outcome is considered pre-determined in favour of the Army’s pick, the 71-year-old PTI leader Imran Khan has been campaigning from behind the bars by using chatbots, AI, and social media