"Controversy and Chaos: Pakistan's 2024 Election Unfolds"

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Source: Responsible Statecraft
"Controversy and Chaos: Pakistan's 2024 Election Unfolds"
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Despite facing intimidation and dismantling, Imran Khan's PTI party is leading in Pakistan's elections, with candidates winning by a large margin despite compromised conditions. Pakistan's flawed democracy is characterized by a hybrid regime with significant military influence, and the ongoing feud between Imran Khan and the military has disrupted the cyclical arrangement of power. The election outcomes could impact U.S.-Pakistan relations, with Washington prioritizing stability and counterterrorism over democracy promotion.

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