Pakistan Election Result 2024 highlights: Elections were held in Pakistan on February 8
Pakistan Election Result 2024: Independent candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, won 101 of the 264 seats as Pakistan's national election vote count concluded today.
According to the election commission's website, the independents were followed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party, which won 75 seats.
Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) also became the largest single party in parliament as Imran Khan's independents ran as individuals.
Elections were held in Pakistan on February 8 amid a mobile service blackout.
Here are the highlights on Pakistan Election Results 2024:
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PPP, PML-N agree in principle to save country from "political instability"Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PPP President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday. The two parties have agreed "in principle to save the country from political instability."
The leaders of two parties spoke about the overall situation of the country and political cooperation in the future, according to the statement released by PML-N President on X. Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari agreed to cooperate politically to bring the nation to political stability.
PML-N secures support of first independent candidate backed by Imran Khan's partyThe PML-N, which is all set to form the coalition government in Pakistan along with the PPP, on Sunday managed to secure the support of the first independent candidate backed by Imran Khan's party to increase its strength in Parliament.
Wasim Qadir, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf -backed candidate who defeated Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's stalwart Sheikh Rohail Asghar from Lahore's National Assembly-121 constituency, joined the PML-N after a meeting with Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the party supremo Nawaz Sharif, at her residence.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf holds protest against rigging of election results
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers held protests in different cities of Pakistan against alleged rigging in the results of general elections held on February 8, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.
PTI workers held a protest outside the district election commissioner's office in Rawalpindi's Sadiqabad. The police personnel deployed in Rawalpindi reportedly used tear gas and charged batons to disperse the protesters.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demands immediate resignation of CEC; claims majority for govt formationAmid reports of widespread rigging of votes in recently held general elections on February 8, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Sikandar Sultan Raja, citing constitutional violations, as reported by ARY News.
A PTI spokesperson has demanded CEC and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members resign for violating the constitution. PTI claims the right to form the government after a majority in the 2024 general election.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi says citizens shouted out loud their will in electionPakistan President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday said the voters, particularly women and youth, have "not only spoken but shouted out loud their will" in the general elections and urged all political parties and institutions to "respect and recognise" the huge mandate of the citizens.
Alvi was a senior member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party before former prime minister Imran Khan made him the country's President in 2018.
Pashtun leader Mohsin Dawar injured while protesting against rigged pollsThe former Member of the National Assembly and the Central Chairman of the National Democratic Movement (NDM) Mohsin Dawar was critically injured in an open firing incident in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Dawn reported.
After receiving multiple bullet injuries the prominent Pashtun leader was taken to the district hospital of North Wazaristan on Saturday, his fellow party leader Bushra Gohar confirmed Dawn.
Imran Khan's Aides Win Most Seats As Vote Counting Ends In PakistanPakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed.
The independents were followed by the party of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, which won 75 seats - becoming the largest single party in parliament as Khan's independents ran as individuals.
Nawaz Sharif's Party Invites Other Parties To Chalk Out Post-Election StrategyAt the invitation of Nawaz Sharif's party, an MQM-P (Muttahida Qaumi Movement) delegation is in Lahore to discuss their post-election strategy, according to a media report.
Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief, has urged all political parties, with the exception of Imran Khan-led PTI, to unite and form a coalition government.
Pakistan Election Body Orders Re-Polling At Various PlacesThe Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered to hold re-elections at various polling places nationwide following the verification of complaints regarding the snatching and damaging of voting materials, according to a report by Geo News.
The top electoral body has scheduled re-polling at multiple polling stations on February 15. Results from these polling stations will be announced upon the completion of the re-polling event.
EVMs Could've Averted Delayed Election Results: Pakistan PresidentAmid a delay in election results, Pakistan President Arif Alvi has said that if the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) had been in use during the general elections on February 8, the nation would not be facing this current crisis.
In a post on social media platform X, he also 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.
"Remember 'our' long struggle for EVMs. EVM had paper ballots that could be counted separately by hand (like it is being done today) but it also had a simple electronic calculator/counter of each vote button pressed," he said.
Imran Khan Supporters Played Without Bat, Yet Scored The Most In Pak PollsImran Khan was jailed and silenced. His colleagues were barred from contesting Pakistan's election under their party's name. They weren't even allowed to use its famous cricket bat symbol.
Yet the candidates who are part of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party - running as independents - put forth a strong showing in the contentious poll.
Diverse Policy Will Be Well Represented By Unified Government, Says Pak Army ChiefAmid rigging allegations in the Pakistan general elections by Independents, the country's army chief General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said the diverse polity and pluralism will be "well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces" imbibed with national purpose, The Express Tribune reported.
"Pakistan's diverse policy and pluralism will be well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces imbibed with national purpose. Elections and democracy are means to serve people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves," the army chief said, as per the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Imran Khan's Party To Hold Nationwide Protest Amid Delay In Poll Results: ReportAmid the delay in the publication of Pakistan's election results, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has given a call for a nationwide protest on Sunday to protect the sanctity of the vote as independent candidates are in the lead with 100 seats, ARY News reported.According to the report, the decision comes after the party's core committee meeting was held and it was announced to hold 'peaceful protests' across the country tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. to protect the sanctity of the vote.
Imran Khan's Party-Backed Independents Go To Court, Challenge Poll Results: ReportAmid the upheavel in Pakistan over delayed election results, with some reports putting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidates in the lead or winning, many moved courts alleging that their defeat was a result of 'rigging,' ARY news reported on Saturday.According to the report, several more candidates could be moving high courts over the next few days alleging that the votes were rigged.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-affiliated Independent candidates, too, moved to the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging the results of the PP-164 and NA-118, where father-son duo Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz secured victory.
3 Elected Independents Declare Support To Nawaz Sharif's PartyAmid the continuing delay in the declaration of the results of the Pakistan general elections, three newly elected Independents of the National Assembly on Saturday announced their decision to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), The Express Tribune reported.According to the report, Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti officially announced their decision to join the PML-N, strengthening the party's growing tally of elected members to the National Assembly.
In a video message, Barrister Aqeel expressed gratitude to the constituents of NA-54, Taxila Wah, for their 'unwavering support' while attributing his victory to their hard work and dedication.
Imran Khan's Party To Be Invited By President Alvi To Form Government: ReportPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan claims that President Arif Alvi will invite his party to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, according to a media report.
He claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had won elections on 170 seats in the National Assembly. However, according to the official results, the party has got 100 seats.
Arif Alvi was a senior member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf before Imran Khan made him the country's President in 2018.
Pak Caretaker PM Says He Anticipates Coalition Government: News Agency PTIPakistan's care-taker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said he anticipated a coalition government.
Blocking the communication channels on Thursday, the polling day, had no political motive, Mr Kakar said adding, that it was done only because of the security situation even when scores of parties accused the authorities of deliberately suspending the Internet that day.
The caretaker prime minister, who assumed charge in August last year after the dissolution of the National Assembly, expressed his best wishes and prayed for the political and economic stability of the people of Pakistan. He said that he anticipated a coalition government, but it was up to the political parties to negotiate.
Nawaz Sharif, His Daughter's Victory Challenged In Court On Technical GroundsThe victory of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz in Lahore's National Assembly seats was challenged in the Lahore High Court on Saturday alleging that the top poll body did not follow the correct procedure.
Challenging the victory of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates in the Lahore High Court (LHC), several losing PTI-backed candidates claimed that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared them winners on "bogus" result Form-47 instead of Form-45.
Read here. Imran Khan's Party Threatens Protests If Results Not Declared By MidnightDeclaring that it would form the government both at the centre as well as in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party on Saturday asked the election commission to announce complete results by midnight or face protests in areas where results were still awaited.
Addressing a press conference, PTI chief Gohar Ali Khan demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce complete results by midnight or face protests by his supporters in areas where results were still awaited and said, otherwise "PTI supporters will stage peaceful protests outside offices of returning officers (ROs)." He also accused the ECP of failing to play its constitutional role to announce results on time.
Imran Khan's Party Claims Victory On 170 Seats: News Agency ANIIn a major political development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has claimed that it has won 170 out of 265 National Assembly seats and is set to form an alliance with Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), Pakistan-based The Nation reported on Saturday.
This comes even though the counting for the polls is underway and the independent candidates mostly backed by the PTI, have clinched victory on 100 seats.
PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan alleged that there was an attempt to "shape" the seats won by PTI into defeat. He also called on the party workers to protest outside the offices of Returning Officers (RO) tomorrow, where results got 'delayed', Dawn reported.
Imran Khan vs Coalition In Pak Down To Last Ball. What It Means For IndiaThe Pakistan election has failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule. The country faces days of political horse-trading after a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan scuppered the chances of the army-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from winning a ruling majority.
Whoever becomes the Prime Minister, India will still have to deal with a problematic neighbour that gives shelter to terrorists. We look at how the Pakistani leaders who are in the running for the Prime Minister's post will handle ties with India.
Read here. Pakistan News Live: Results Awaited For 12 Seats, 100 Independents Win Polls
Pakistan News Live: Pak Army Chief Tells Politicians To Show "Maturity"
Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule. As the people of Pakistan have reposed their combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity," he said.
Pakistan News Live: Ex-Pakistan Lawmaker Shot At After Alleging Rigging In Elections
Mohsin Dawar, a former member of the Pakistan National Assembly, was shot at and injured in North Waziristan's Miranshah, Dawn cited a party leader as saying. Dawar, who heads the National Democratic Movement, had alleged rigging attempts in the constituency where he was contesting. Over a month ago, he had survived a gun attack on his convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan News LIVE: Imran Khan Gets Bail In Military Installations Attack Cases
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations. Judge Malik Ejaz Asif granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Khan after fulfilling a surety bond of Rs 0.1 million in all 12 cases, including the General Headquarters (Pakistan Army) and Army Museum attack, Express Tribune reported. The court said there was no justification to keep Khan under arrest as all accused in May 9 cases were on bail. Khan will remain in jail as he is convicted in many other cases.
Pakistan News LIVE: 2 More Seats Declared, Imran Khan-Backed Independents Lead
Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Parties Record Rise In Vote Share: Report
Nawaz Sharif's PML-N and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's PPP have recorded an increase in their vote bank this year, Geo TV cited a report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) as saying. Imran Khan's PTI has retained its vote share in the elections, said the report. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan's share has also gone up marginally, it added.
LIVE: Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Agree To Join Hands, Says Report
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have agreed to join hands to form a coalition government as Independents backed by Imran Khan race ahead in national elections, reports Geo TV. Current figures show Independents winning 99 seats, falling short of the 133 majority mark despite being the largest group. Shebaz, brother of Nawaz Sharif, and Bhutto Zardari joining hands would thwart Imran Khan, who remains jailed and whose candidates ran as independents.
Pakistan Election Results Live: Independents, Many Backed By Imran Khan, Lead
Need Stable Hands To on From Politics Of Anarchy: Pak Army ChiefPakistan army chief General Asim Munir said the country needs stable hands and a healing touch to move on from the politics of anarchy and polarisation, reported Dawn this morning. "As the people of Pakistan have reposed their combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity," he said, calling the elections "free and unhindered".
Independents, Many Backed By Imran Khan, Still On Top, Nawaz Sharif's Party Trails
The counting in 250 seats has been completed and the independent candidates, a vast majority of them backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, were on the top with 99 seats, according to the Election Commission of Pakistan. The group was followed by Nawaz Sharif's PML-N with 71 seats, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 53, Muttahida Qaumi Movement with 17 and other seats going to smaller parties. Though elected with the support of Imran Khan's party, the independents can join any party, which is a potential source of instability, as they can also switch loyalties in future.
Imran Khan Group Leads Wih 94 Seats, Nawaz Sharif Party At 63, Bilawal Bhutto's 50A strong performance by independent candidates loyal to Imran Khan has made military-backed Nawaz Sharif rethink his strategies and plan a unity government along with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Latest figures suggest Nawaz Sharif will have no other way but to tie up with the PPP to form an alliance government.
PML-N: 63
PPP: 50
Independents backed by PTI: 94
MQM-P: 14
Source: Express Tribune quoting state-run agency APP
Imran Khan Claims Clear Majority In "Victory Speech", No Official Word Yet
Imran Khan Says On Course To Get Clear Majority, Nawaz Sharif Claims 'Largest Party'Hours after Nawaz Sharif claimed his party has emerged as the largest, Imran Khan indicated his group is on course to get a clear majority - declarations that are prompting confusion among Pakistanis over who is going to form government.
"No Pakistani will accept this (electoral malpractice) and the international media has also reported extensively about it. As per the Form 45 data, we are on course to win more than 170 National Assembly seats. My fellow countrymen, you all have set a date for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan. We are winning the 2024 elections with a two-thirds majority. Everyone has seen the power of your vote. Now show your ability to preserve and protect it," said Imran Khan in the audio clip of his AI-enabled voice.
"Pakistan Muslim League is the single-largest party in the country today after the elections and it is our duty to bring this country out of the whirlpool," Nawaz Sharif had told a press conference in Lahore yesterday.
"Nawaz Sharif Is Leader Of Low Intelligence": Imran Khan's Jibe In 'Victory Speech'Imran Khan has released a 'victory speech' in his AI-enabled voice, saying that the 'London Plan' of Nawaz Sharif failed with the massive turnout of voters on polling day.
"My beloved countrymen. By turning out in such huge numbers and exercising your democratic right of franchise, you have laid the foundation for the restoration of the freedom to exercise citizens' rights. I congratulate you all on helping us win the elections handsomely. I had full faith in your turning out in such large numbers to cast your ballots. You lived up to my trust and the massive turnout on election day surprised many. The 'London Plan' because of your active participation in the democratic exercise. Nawaz Sharif is a leader of low intelligence who gave a victory speech despite his party trailing in 30 seats," he said in an audio clip of his AI-enabled voice on social media.