"Pakistani Election Upset: Imran Khan's Allies Win Despite Opposition Shock"

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party faced numerous obstacles in the lead-up to Pakistan's election, including the jailing of Khan and the barring of his colleagues from contesting under their party's name or symbol. Despite this, candidates running as independents and backed by Khan put forth a strong showing, winning 100 of 265 contested lower-house seats. The results point to Khan's enduring popularity and public disillusionment with the status quo of Pakistani politics. The election was marred by terrorist attacks, and any post-election instability could further challenge an economy already grappling with high inflation and the need to negotiate a new IMF bailout program.