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​Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party block a road to protest against the results of the general election, at Baleli, on the outskirts of Quetta, Pakistan, February 12, 2024.
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Is Pakistan’s military losing its grip on power?

Thousands of supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets and blocked highways in southwestern Pakistan on Monday to protest the results of last week’s chaotic election.

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party gather during a protest demanding free and fair results of the elections in Karachi, Pakistan February 11, 2024.
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Pakistan faces uncertain future after messy election

Both Sharif and Khan have declared victory, though no party won the majority needed to form a government.

Burqa-clad women arrive at a polling station to cast their vote as a police officer stands guard during general election, in Peshawar, Pakistan, February 8, 2024.
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Who won Pakistan’s violent, chaotic election?

Pakistan went to the polls on Thursday in an election tainted by undemocratic practices – including a suspension of mobile phone services during voting – and violence.

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road, ahead of the general elections in Karachi, Pakistan February 7, 2024.
Analysis

Pakistanis vote but don’t decide who’s in charge

On Thursday, Pakistan is holding what should be one of the largest elections this year – but with the country’s most popular leader locked up, the military tilting the scales, and over two dozen killed this week in terrorist bombings, can it be called “democracy?”

Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addresses a massive homecoming rally in Lahore, Pakistan, on Oct. 21, 2023.
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Pakistan’s top court scraps lifetime election bans

It’s a good day to be former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. A court ruling just paved the way for him to run in next month’s general elections.

Pakistan opposition holds mass rally calling for PM Khan to go
Asia

Pakistan opposition holds mass rally calling for PM Khan to go

Pakistan's ex-president indicted, former PM declared absconder
Asia

Pakistan's ex-president indicted, former PM declared absconder

Pakistan's ex-PM Sharif to return to jail after bail rejected
Asia

Pakistan's ex-PM Sharif to return to jail after bail rejected