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In Pakistan, the final results of the parliamentary elections were published after a long delay. More than two days after the elections, 99 percent of the constituencies had been counted on Sunday, according to statistics from the Electoral Commission. Independent candidates, most of whom are linked to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his opposition party PTI, emerged as the strongest force with 101 of the 266 seats in parliament.

Forming a government will be difficult

The Muslim League PML-N led by election favorite Nawaz Sharif followed with 75 seats, while the Pakistan People’s Party PPP led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari came third with 54 seats. Eleven other parties join the National Assembly, with a total of 34 mandates. The results make it difficult for nuclear power to form a government. Both Khan’s opposition party and business magnate Sharif claim victory in the elections. However, Sharif probably has the best chances with a coalition.

Pakistan’s elections were overshadowed by internet blockages and accusations of manipulation. There were initially no results from two constituencies; in one of the cases there was no vote due to the murder of a candidate.

Since Pakistan’s independence more than 75 years ago, as a result of the partition of British India, there have been repeated unrest and instability in the country. The army ruled for more than half of this time. Even under civilian governments, generals were seen as the force that could determine the success or failure of political leadership. (sda/dpa)