Hung Parliament in Pakistan’s National Assembly : Pakistan elections

Army steps in to mediate between parties for Government formation

(From left) Nawaz Sharif’s (PML-N), Imran Khan (PTI) and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s (PPP)

Islamabad, Pakistan – The recent general elections in Pakistan have resulted in a hung Parliament, with no political party securing a clear majority. This has led to a state of uncertainty, as the three major parties are unable to communicate effectively with each other, creating a chaotic situation. In response, the Pakistani Army has initiated efforts to mediate between the political parties for the formation of a Government. Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has announced nationwide peaceful protests against this development. Meanwhile, there are speculations that Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) might form a coalition Government, although no leader has officially confirmed this yet.

Election irregularities reported at certain polling stations have prompted Pakistan’s Election Commission to announce re-elections in those areas. In the Pakistani Parliament, which has a total of 256 seats, Imran Khan’s PTI and its allies have won 92 seats, Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and its allies have won 71 seats, and Bilawal Bhutto’s PPP and its allies have secured 54 seats. Remarkably, all three parties have claimed to have a majority.