Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:59pm on 09 Feb 2024,Friday International
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif prematurely claimed victory in the general elections, emphasizing plans for enhanced relations with neighboring countries. Sharif, amidst ongoing vote counting, expressed optimism for stable ties, particularly with India, in his address to supporters. He delegated coalition formation duties to his brother Shehbaz Sharif, signaling outreach to opposition leaders. The Election Commission of Pakistan reported results from 139 constituencies, with independents leading, followed by Sharif's PML-N and the PPP. The elections, plagued by rigging allegations and violence, require a majority of 133 seats out of 265 for government formation in the National Assembly.
