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Pakistan Parties Rule Out Alliances In Post-election Deadlock

Two of Pakistan's main political parties ruled out any alliances Tuesday after an indecisive election, raising the possibility of a minority government or weeks more of negotiation before a coalition is formed.

International Business Times

Jailed Khan Rules Out Alliance With Rivals To Rule Pakistan

Jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan ruled out an alliance with Pakistan's two largest political parties on Tuesday after his candidates took the most seats in last week's general election.

International Business Times

Pakistan Politician Says 'Conscience' Won't Allow Him To Take Seat

A Pakistan politician declared the winner of a provincial assembly seat in last week's election says he will cede to a rival because he believes the result was rigged.

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Pakistan election: Can Imran Khan’s winning candidates form a government?

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

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Pakistan Super League hit by pullouts of overseas cricketers

Several international cricketers withdraw from Pakistan Super League due to overlapping schedules and cricket board restrictions.

The Hindu

Jammu Police charge-sheets two Pakistan-trained terrorists

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet against two terrorists, who were booked in a case here on their return from Pakistan via Nepal over 13 years ago, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan should ensure fair, peaceful transition of power: Human Rights watch

Amid hectic parleys around government formation and allegations of rigging by the PTI, the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that Pakistani authorities should ensure the peaceful transfer of power. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan in turmoil: On the Pakistan elections and results

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

The Hindu

Pakistan election results: Who is Imran Khan and how many votes did his PTI party win?

The results are announced more than three days after the polls closed in Thursday’s highly charged election

Evening Standard

Punjab Governor to visit border districts again

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit to visit border districts to address drug and weapon smuggling concerns from Pakistan.

The Hindu

Who can form a government in Pakistan’s post-election chaos? The answer isn’t straightforward

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 Guardian - UK

Pakistani protesters block highways to demonstrate against election results

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

Al Jazeera

Be it coalition, PTI bloc or churn within the army: All roads in Pak lead to uncertainty

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”.

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Uncertainty Ahead For Pakistan After Indecisive Election

Independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan took most of the seats in Thursday's polls, scuppering the chances of the army-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from securing a ruling majority.

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Why Nawaz Sharif failed to win Pakistan election despite tacit army support

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 Hindu

Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in J&K's Poonch

Indian Army fires shots at Pakistani drone near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district; drone returns to Pakistan.

The Hindu

Pakistan’s democratic revolution, with seam and swing

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

The Guardian - UK

Protests take place across Pakistan amid election vote-rigging allegations

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

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Khan’s PTI leads as final results in Pakistan election called

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

International Business Times

Votes Erode For Pakistan's Blasphemy Party

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.

International Business Times

Pakistan Police Threaten Crackdown After Khan Party Calls Protests

Pakistan police warned Sunday they would come down hard on illegal gatherings after the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan urged supporters to protest alleged rigging in last week's election.

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Pakistan's Army Chief calls for unity amid disputed election results

Discover the latest updates from Pakistan's national election as the army chief emphasizes the need for unity and former prime ministers claim victory. The...

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Pakistan Army Chief calls for "stable hands, healing touch" as polls throw up no clear winner

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…

Al Jazeera

‘He needs our votes’: In Karachi, Pakistan election tests old loyalties

The city’s voters have changed, but its challenges – cleanliness, sewage, water and cooking gas – remain the same.

The Hindu

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns

The US, UK, and EU express concerns about Pakistan's electoral process, urging a probe into reported irregularities.

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