Pakistan: Parties step up efforts for coalition government

Political parties in Pakistan are stepping up their efforts to establish a coalition government as the country grapples with a hung Parliament following the general elections. The elections, which occurred on Thursday, experienced a delay in the declaration of results, prompting allegations of misconduct and protests from multiple parties. Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has received the support of the Pakistan Army for his call for a unity government to address the country's challenges.