Imran Khan-backed independents in lead as vote count concludes in Pakistan’s polls

Vote counting in Pakistan’s general elections have officially concluded with Independent candidates, most of them backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan securing more than 100 of the 264 seats, according to the Election Commission.

The independent candidates, most of whom are linked to Mr Khan, won 101 seats, followed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s party winning 75 seats which has become the largest single party in parliament.

Three of the newly elected independents have announced their decision to join Mr Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, according to the Express Tribune.

A party needs at least 133 seats for a simple majority.

Earlier on Saturday, Mr Khan called on supporters to peacefully protest the delay in announcing the poll results.

Pakistan’s election comission released the tally more than 60 hours after voting concluded in Thursday’s national elections.

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