The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) began disclosing results of the 2024 Pakistan General elections in the early hours of Friday, 9 February, as former Premier Nawaz Sharif sought talks with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Pakistan People’s Party.

Numbers started trickling in more than 17 hours after polling stations closed. Voting was held on Thursday amid sporadic violence, a nationwide internet blackout, and allegations of ballot-tampering.

Out of the 336-strong National Assembly, 226 of them are filled by elected candidates while the remaining 70 seats are reserved. Among the reserved seats, 60 are designated for women and 10 for non-Muslims that are allocated based on each party’s representation in the Assembly.

Out of the 250 seats announced, Independents, including those aligned with PTI, clinched 99, PMLN secured 71, PPP attained 53, and 27 went to other parties. Additionally, one seat has been postponed, leaving 48 seats yet to be determined.