Pakistan dissolves parliament as election-delay speculation mounts

Pakistan has dissolved its national parliament, moving on to form a caretaker administration to lead elections. Speculation is rife that polls could be postponed to next year. The delay could enable Sharif's ruling PML-N party to gain ground in opinion polls after Imran Khan was jailed last week for hiding the proceeds from the sale of state gifts during his time in office.

Aug 10, 2023 - 18:30
Pakistan dissolves parliament as election-delay speculation mounts
Pakistan has dissolved its national parliament, moving on to form a caretaker administration to lead elections. Speculation is rife that polls could be postponed to next year. The delay could enable Sharif's ruling PML-N party to gain ground in opinion polls after Imran Khan was jailed last week for hiding the proceeds from the sale of state gifts during his time in office.