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July 27, 2018

Pakistan: Imran Khan Claims Victory as Opponents Allege Vote Rigging
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In Pakistan, former-cricket-star-turned-politician Imran Khan has
declared victory in Wednesday's national election, ahead of a final
tally that's expected to confirm Khan's PTI party won the largest share
of open seats in Parliament. Khan's victory came as his rivals alleged
massive vote rigging, charging that Pakistan's powerful military sided
unfairly with Khan's campaign. In a victory address from his Islamabad
home, Khan said the election had been fair and historic.

Imran Khan: "I believe this was Pakistan's most transparent election,
and I believe Pakistanis have never participated in an election the way
they did today. Whatever concerns the opposition has about rigging, we
are willing to investigate it with them."

Khan promised that, as prime minister, he will stamp out government
corruption, while working to uplift poor Pakistanis, and he promised to
improve relations with China and the United States. Khan's PTI party
fell short of an outright majority, meaning Khan will need the support
of at least one rival party in order to form a coalition government.


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