Pakistan Elections 2024: A Fractured Landscape Awaits Coalition Formation Pakistan's 2024 general elections concluded on February 8th, leaving behind a landscape shrouded in uncertainty. While initial projections indicated a potential lead for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's PML-N party, the final count revealed a different story. Independent candidates backed by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's PTI party emerged as the largest group, creating a fractured parliament and necessitating coalition talks. This outcome marks a significant shift in Pakistan's political landscape. Traditionally, power oscillated between PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), both established dynasties. However, the rise of independent candidates, many affiliated with PTI, challenges this two-party dynamic. Why Independent Candidates Gained Traction: Several factors contributed to the strong showing of independent candidates: Anti-establishment sentiment: Public frustration w...