"Pakistan Election: Khan-Backed Independents Lead Final Tally, What's Next for Politics?"

Independent candidates backed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan's national election, with Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), being blocked from running. The election commission's final tally showed Khan-backed independents winning 101 of the 264 seats, while the party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, won 75 seats. The delayed release of the final tally, internet shutdown due to post-election clashes, and allegations of manipulation have raised questions about the election process. Imran Khan, currently in prison, has faced numerous court cases and sentences, while his party has accused the government of conducting a targeted clampdown against them. Pakistan's military has urged political maturity and unity amid the election results.