Ex-MNA Mohsin Dawar, who got injured in a firing incident in North Waziristan’s Miran Shah, has been taken to a district hospital.

National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Bushra Gohar tells Dawn that several others were also injured in the incident.

According to Geo News, the Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has clinched an unprecedented victory in five out of six administrative divisions in the interior Sindh.

His party has won 37 out of 39 National Assembly seats and 74 out of 83 Sindh Assembly seats.

Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Following Mohsin Dawar’s injury in a shooting, Bushra Gohar, the leader of the National Democratic Movement, expressed her attempts to reach the North Waziristan district commissioner. She emphasised the necessity for an urgent inquiry into the unlawful attack on peaceful protestors.

Gohar said on X, “I also wanted to ask them to make arrangements for shifting Dawar and others critically injured to Peshawar.”

Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal also condemned the attack. He said, “Everything is being done to change results. We stand united with Mohsin Dawar during this time. Prayers for his quick recovery.”

Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Mohsin Dawar sustained injuries in a shooting incident in Miranshah, North Waziristan, as confirmed by his party leader Bushra Gohar. Dawar, leading the National Democratic Movement, was a candidate in the NA-40 constituency, where he had previously raised concerns about potential election rigging. This incident follows a gun attack on his convoy in the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over a month ago, from which he also survived.

Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Pakistan’s foreign office, in a statement on Saturday, said that international comments on the nation’s elections ignore the “undeniable fact” of Pakistan conducting elections successfully.

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday expressed concerns about Pakistan’s election after Thursday’s vote, urging a probe of reported irregularities.

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Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: An anti-terrorism court has approved bail for Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the case related to the May 9 incident.

Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates : Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has led US lawmakers in alleging that the Pakistani military has been “rigging” the just-held general elections to “prop up” its candidate and deny the victory secured by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

Khanna, a Democrat lawmaker, alleged that the Pakistani military is supporting the current prime minister even though the people have voted for Imran Khan. He also urged the Biden administration not to recognise an illegitimate government in Pakistan.

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Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: A Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) report on Pakistan elections revealed that in the 2024 general elections, the voter base of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) saw an increase.

Contrarily, the vote bank of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remained unchanged during the same period, Geo News reported.

Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live Updates: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins released a statement on Saturday expressing condolences for the loss of life and regret for the restrictions imposed on the people of Pakistan.

The statement read, “As a friend of Pakistan, Australia has consistently called for a free, fair, inclusive and credible election process – in line with Pakistan’s Constitution and its international obligations.”

It added, “We express our condolences for the loss of life incurred by terrorist attacks in the lead-up to and during elections. Australia welcomes the increase in the number of women registered to vote and the fact that millions of Pakistanis chose to vote. It is regrettable, however, that the Pakistani people were restricted in their choice, since not all political parties were allowed to contest these elections.”

The statement further said, “Australia supports a democratic, stable and prosperous Pakistan which upholds its commitments to democratic principles including human rights, media freedoms, freedom of expression, and freedom of association. As a long-standing partner we look forward to working with Pakistan towards a shared vision of an open, stable, prosperous and inclusive region.”

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In the aftermath of numerous victories by independent candidates affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the 2024 general elections, the former ruling party has scheduled a meeting to deliberate on potential alliances with other political entities.

The meeting, which will be attended by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, Asad Qaiser, Ali Muhammad Khan, and other key figures, aims to address the formation of new central and provincial governments, as announced by the PTI.

On Friday, the PTI asserted its ability to establish a government at the center and dismissed the possibility of forming an alliance with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly — PPP secured 4 seats. PTI-backed candidates secured 79 seats. PML-N attained 5 seats, Geo News reported.

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In the Balochistan Assembly — PPP and PML-N secured 9 seats, Geo News reported.

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In the Sindh Assembly — PPP secured 82 seats. Whereas, PTI-backed independent candidates have won 12 seats

Pakistan Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In the Punjab Assembly — PPP secured 10 seats. PTI-backed candidates secured 116 seats. Nawaz Sharif-led PML-N attained 134 seats, Geo News reported.

Pakistan Elections LIVE: In the National Assembly —The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured 53 seats. Independents backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won 97 seats. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) attained 73 seats, Geo News reported.

Pakistan Elections LIVE: Pakistan Army chief General Syed Asim Munir said, “Elections and democracy are means to serve people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves. The nation needs stable hands and a healing touch to move on from the politics of anarchy and polarisation which does not suit a progressive country of 250 million people. Elections are not a zero-sum competition of winning and losing but an exercise to determine the mandate of the people. Political leadership and their workers should rise above self-interests and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people which is perhaps the only way to make democracy functional and purposeful.”

He added, “As the people of Pakistan have reposed their combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity. As we move forward from this national milestone we must reflect on where the country stands today and where our rightful place should be in the comity of nations.”

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has extended congratulations to the nation for the successful completion of the 2024 general elections.

In a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Munir also commended the caretaker government, Election Commission of Pakistan, political parties, and all the victorious candidates.

As reported by Dawn News, he said in a statement, “Free and unhindered participation by Pakistani people to exercise their right of vote demonstrated their commitment to democracy and the rule of law as enshrined in Constitution of Pakistan.”

“Leadership and personnel of law-enforcement agencies deserve our highest appreciation for creating a safe and secure environment for the electoral process, despite overwhelming odds…The constructive role played by national media, civil society, members of civil administration and judiciary enabled the successful conduct of the largest electoral exercise in national history.”

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), independent candidates are currently leading in the National Assembly (NA) with 99 secured seats, while PML-N has attained 71 seats. The PPP has secured 53 seats in the NA, and MQM-P has secured 17, The Express Tribune reported.

Moreover, PML-Q has won 3 seats thus far, while the IPP and JUI-F have secured 2 seats each. MWM, BNP, and PML-Z have each secured one seat.

Pakistani political parties Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an agreement to establish a coalition government at both the federal and provincial levels as the vote tallies from several constituencies continue to trickle in, extending into the third day.

During a meeting, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif engaged with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and former president Asif Ali Zardari, extending an invitation to collaborate for the betterment of Pakistan. The discussions also included plans for government formation in the future, Geo News reported.

The meeting took place at the residence of Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where Shehbaz conferred with the top leadership of PPP. Among the topics discussed was the conveyance of a message from Nawaz Sharif, indicating a spirit of cooperation moving forward, as per insider sources.

US Senator Ben Cardin, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has stated his commitment to “addressing the issues that have a significant impact on the Pakistani populace,” which includes “advancing democracy and human rights within the nation.”

“Elections were sadly overshadowed by actions that prevented the meaningful participation of all political parties and candidates,” he said in a statement.

Cardin added, “I condemn in the strongest terms the deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan and send my condolences to the victims and their families. These attacks must be investigated and the perpetrators need to be held accountable…I look forward to continuing to find opportunities where the United States and Pakistan can advance our shared goals of security, stability and prosperity across South Asia.”

According to Dawn News, Pakistan’s recent general elections resulted in a fractured mandate, with Independents supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerging as frontrunners. This development has sparked speculation about the possibility of Pakistan electing its first-ever Independent Prime Minister, given the country’s ongoing challenges, particularly on the economic front.

Despite accusations of electoral misconduct leveled against the PTI, Independents backed by the party led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan were leading in numerous constituencies during the vote tally.

In contrast to the prevailing trends, Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), prematurely delivered a victory speech, expressing readiness to establish a coalition government.

However, if the reported trends circulating in certain Pakistani media outlets and social media platforms remain consistent, Pakistan might be on the verge of forming a government composed largely of Independent candidates.

Pakistan is entering a phase of political negotiations following the release of the final election results on Saturday, which revealed no clear majority but a notable performance by independent candidates allied with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Despite facing obstacles such as a prolonged crackdown on campaigning that led their candidates to contest as independents, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demonstrated resilience in Thursday’s election, challenging their main opponents, AFP reported.

Amidst allegations of vote-rigging and prolonged delays in the announcement of results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), supported by the military, claimed victory as the party with the highest number of seats. However, to establish a government, the party, led by three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, will need to negotiate alliances with rival parties and independent candidates.

Reports emerged late Friday of leaders from various parties converging in Lahore, the stronghold of PML-N, for discussions.

Nawaz Sharif said on Friday, “Pakistan Muslim League is the single-largest party in the country today after the elections and it is our duty to bring this country out of the whirlpool.”

“It would have been good if we had got a full mandate and emerged as the majority party and formed government, but even then, we would have invited other parties to join us and walk with us. But since we don’t have such a majority that we can form the government on our own, we will invite other allied parties that have been successful in the election to join us and jointly form a government and jointly get Pakistan out of its difficulties.”

Imran Khan said in an AI message, “You don’t have to be scared…Celebrate the win…Even after two years of massive oppression and injustice, we have won the 2024 election with full force.”

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US Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin said on X, “I echo the State Dept’s call for a full investigation of any claims of election interference or fraud in Pakistan. The people of Pakistan deserve a free and fair opportunity to make their voices heard through the democratic process.”