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No clear winner in Pakistan as vote count continues

Jessica Saltz
February 9, 2024

There is still no clear winner in Pakistan's general election. The military-backed Pakistan Muslim League, led by Nawaz Sharif, had been the favorite to win. But independent candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan have taken the lead.

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