"Imran Khan's PTI Secures Surprising Victory in Pakistan Elections"

Despite facing obstacles such as the disqualification and imprisonment of its founder, Imran Khan's PTI party has demonstrated its solid and committed support base in the Pakistan elections, with independent candidates aligned with the party winning the largest number of seats. The PML-N, led by Nawaz Sharif, currently claims to be the largest party, while the PPP, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is in third place. The election results may change as candidates challenge the results, and PTI will need to come up with a solution soon as independents must join a political party within three days of being officially declared. The outcome also raises questions about Pakistan's relationship with its powerful military and the intricate power dynamics at play in the country.
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- Pakistan elections: Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif both claim wins Reuters
- Imran Khan allies claim shock victory in Pakistan election despite crackdown The Guardian
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