Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
PTI-backed candidates emerge as largest bloc but uncertainty over government formation continues
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the PTI, has been staging protests alleging rigging and other irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Meanwhile, discussions are on among parties to form a new government
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