Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12pm on 12 Feb 2024,Monday International
As Pakistan grapples with its post-election landscape, talks between traditional powerhouses PML-N and PPP have emerged to form a coalition, sidelining PTI-backed independents despite winning the most seats. Imran Khan's PTI, whose candidates secured 95 seats, faces challenges as Khan remains jailed and the party was barred from direct contesting. Election integrity concerns linger, with internet blackouts and vote count delays fueling suspicion. Analysts predict PTI may form a robust opposition instead. Amid uncertainty, analyst Ayesha Jalal warns of a tricky post-election political crisis, emphasizing the challenges of managing coalitions and their impact on economic reforms.
