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Pakistan's Troubled Electoral Landscape: Unprecedented Rigging, Political Polarization, and Uncertain Futures
Post-Election Turmoil: The Unfolding Crisis
Pakistan’s recent contentious elections have left the nation grappling with the aftermath of what many are calling an unprecedented level of electoral rigging. Despite the formal conclusion of voting, widespread allegations of manipulation loom large. Opposition parties, particularly Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, vow to pursue judicial remedies, insisting that the judiciary must intervene to rectify what they allege is a manipulated process. The crisis extends beyond electoral misconduct, fueling fears of continued political instability, economic decline, and security deterioration.