"Rival Ex-PMs Both Claim Victory in Pakistan Election, Army Calls for Unity"

Pakistan's army chief has called for unity as two former prime ministers, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif, both claim victory in an election that has seen independent candidates linked to Khan winning the most seats. With no clear outcome, the army is urging all parties to show maturity and unity, while rejecting Western criticism of the election process. The election has defied expectations, and the country is facing a prolonged period of political instability as parties vie for coalition partnerships. The election also reflects growing distaste for the military's central role in Pakistani politics, with millions voting to defy the military establishment's preferred outcome.