Pakistan election outcomes LIVE: Fudging fears in Pakistan election however Imran Khan’s rebels defy odds

Pakistan’s latest normal elections resulted in a divided mandate on Friday, as unbiased candidates supported by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s celebration clinched outstanding victories, edging forward of Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N celebration and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

Despite the elections being perceived as largely clear and equitable on Thursday, the announcement of outcomes confronted uncommon delays, fueling accusations of manipulation and poll tampering. Even on Friday night, greater than 24 hours after polling concluded, outcomes had been nonetheless being reported progressively.

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan’s tally at 11 PM, out of the 136 seats tabulated from the 265 contested, unbiased candidates backed by Khan had secured 49, PML-N 42, and PPP 34. However, Geo News, a distinguished TV channel, recorded 237 seats counted by the identical time, with unbiased candidates (largely supported by PTI) main in 95 seats, adopted by 67 for PML-N and 52 for PPP.

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