The 2024 Pakistani General Election: A Tight Race and Unresolved Outcome
The 2024 Pakistani General Election: A Tight Race and Unresolved Outcome The 2024 Pakistani general election, held on February 8th, was a highly anticipated and closely contested event. It saw two major political rivals, Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) and Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), vying for power. However, the results have been far from clear, leading to a complex and ongoing political situation. Key Details: Date: February 8, 2024 Electorate: Over 128 million registered voters Seats contested: 336 in the National Assembly and 749 in provincial assemblies Major parties: PML-N (led by Nawaz Sharif) PTI (led by Imran Khan) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Results and Current Situation: No clear winner: Both PML-N and PTI have claimed victory, with PML-N emerging as the largest party in terms of seats won but falling short of a majority. PTI-backed independent candidates also hold a significant number of seats. Delayed results and allegati