A precedent in Pakistan: the resignation of the leaders of two parties that failed in the elections. One of the candidates also gave up his seat to his competitor, claiming that there had been tampering with the vote count.
In a unique precedent, the head of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Karachi refused to be declared the winner of his constituency over his rival, Saif Bari. Many political observers praised the resignation, considering the step an advanced measure in implementing democracy in Pakistan.