"Political Instability Persists as Imran Khan's Allies Win Shocking Majority in Pakistan Elections"

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Pakistan's February 8 elections have failed to end the country's political turmoil, with no party securing a simple majority in the National Assembly. Imran Khan's PTI party fell short of expectations, while Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League performed better than anticipated. The Pakistan People's Party is also poised to play a significant role in government formation. The split mandate is likely to lead to difficult coalition negotiations, exacerbating the country's economic and security challenges.
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- Imran Khan's allies accuse Pakistan officials of vote rigging Financial Times
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