The election is expected to pit the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party against former cricket star Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Pakistan completed its first ever democratic transfer of power after elections in 2013, when PML-N took over from the Pakistan People’s party following a landslide victory. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed he is a victim of a conspiracy. Since he was ousted, Sharif and PML-N have become increasingly vocal in their confrontation with the country’s military establishment and courts, claiming they are victims of a conspiracy. It continues to enjoy significant support in the country’s most populous Punjab province, but will enter the election under increasing pressure.

Source: The Guardian May 27, 2018 03:56 UTC