By Pakistan Forms Coalition Government After Controversial Election
Following a contested election, two major parties in Pakistan, the PMLN and PPP, have agreed to form a new coalition government.
Key points:
- This comes after both parties won fewer seats than candidates loyal to Imran Khan’s PTI party.
- Khan’s party alleges the vote was rigged and has called the coalition “mandate thieves.”
- PMLN’s Shahbaz Sharif is likely to become Prime Minister while PPP’s Asif Ali Zardari is the coalition’s candidate for President.
- This alliance marks a return to power for both parties who previously ousted Khan in 2022.
- Khan’s party is challenging the outcome and protests have erupted across the country.
- Social media access is restricted amidst ongoing tensions.
Further developments:
- The coalition needs to finalize appointments for key government positions.
- It remains to be seen how Khan’s supporters will react and if protests continue.
- The court challenge to the election outcome could impact the new government.
This coalition formation marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s political landscape, but it remains to be seen if it can bring stability and address the country’s challenges.
