Nawaz Sharif's party announces coalition with People's Party PPP and other parties. Announcement follows meeting of heads of at least six political parties.
Elections overshadowed by allegations of manipulation and reprisals against the opposition. Since Pakistan's independence over 75 years ago, there have been repeated unrest and instability in the country.. The military ruled for more than half of this time. Even among civilian governments, generals were seen as the force that could determine the success or failure of the political leadership.