What Happened In Pakistan\'s Disputed Election And What\'s Next

Published: 12 February 2024 at 08:07

Politics

Pakistan went to the polls last week Pakistan went to the polls last week in an election that many thought would be a formality. Former cricket star Imran Khan was in jail, his party banned from running under its own banner or even using its famous cricket bat symbol. Analysts said the powerful military gave its blessing for the three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif - or anyone else other than Khan - to take power, and Sharif\'s return was the most likely outcome. But in a surprise development, Khan loyalists - running as independents - thrived, winning the most seats of any group. Their against-the-odds performance highlighted voters\' disillusionment with the status quo of Pakistan\'s politics, which is dominated by two family-controlled parties and, analysts say, the powerful military.

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