Pakistani Media: Independents Supported by Imran Khan Win 47 Seats So Far

Geo News reported today, Friday, that independent candidates supported by former Prime Minister Imran Khan have secured 47 seats out of a total of 106 for which votes have been counted in the national elections, with the counting process still ongoing. The Election Commission has announced results for a total of 57 seats so far, according to the commission's website. The elections are being held for 265 out of 266 seats in the National Assembly, and any political party needs 133 seats to ensure a simple majority. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has so far won at least 17 seats and may form a coalition government with independent candidates, according to Geo News citing Ishaq Dar, an aide to Sharif, on Friday. Dar stated, "I am confident we will form a government," adding that his party would concede if another party wins clearly.