LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has emerged as the sole party to have clinched 300 or more seats all across the national and provincial assemblies.
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) count on Sunday, the PTI-backed independent candidates have secured 95 seats in the National Assembly, 116 in the Punjab Assembly, 83 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 11 in Sindh.
With a total of 305 seats, the party has established a commanding presence in both the national and provincial legislatures, surpassing all other political contenders.
Notably, the Election Commission has announced official results for 257 seats of the National Assembly.
Independent candidates backed by PTI have emerged as the largest group in the National Assembly, securing 95 seats, outnumbering other independent members by a significant margin.
The runner-up in the current electoral arena is the PML-N, which has gained 76 seats thus far, followed by the People’s Party with 54 seats, and MQM Pakistan with 17 seats. Additionally, Muslim League-Q and JUI-F have secured 3 seats each, IPP two seats while MWM, PML-Z, PMAP, PNAP clinched victory on one NA seats each.
Responding to the released results, PTI spokesperson Rauf Hasan has raised allegations of seat misappropriation, asserting that approximately 60 seats have been unjustly taken away from the party.
Promising to reclaim these seats through legal recourse, Hasan emphasized their commitment to presenting compelling evidence before tribunals and potentially the courts if necessary. He highlighted the absence of Form 47 in certain constituencies as a procedural hurdle, vowing to pursue all available legal avenues to secure their rightful share.
Furthermore, Hasan affirmed PTI’s determination to uphold their party’s legitimacy and safeguard against any attempts at electoral manipulation. He underscored the meticulous selection process for independent candidates, contrasting it with the alleged unethical practices of rival parties. With legal challenges looming, PTI remains resolute in their pursuit of electoral justice and preserving the integrity of democratic processes.
