Imran Khan’s Setback: Coalition of Political Dynasties to Take Power in Pakistan

Pakistan's political landscape shifts as PML-N and PPP form a coalition, sidelining Imran Khan's PTI despite winning votes.
Pakistan's political landscape shifts as PML-N and PPP form a coalition, sidelining Imran Khan's PTI despite winning votes.
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