The results of these constituencies will be announced after February 15.

Naeem emphasized during a press conference in Karachi that he does not wish to hold a seat obtained through charity.

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) defied a months-long crackdown that crippled campaigning and forced candidates to run as independents to emerge as the winners of the vote.

Khan — who is currently in prison — and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were blocked from running in the election, so the supporters of Khan had to run as independents.

Barrister Gohar Khan, Asad Qaiser, Ali Muhammad Khan, and Others to Attend PTI Meeting

A slow counting process showed independents had won at least 99 seats -- 88 of them loyal to Khan -- by Saturday morning.

Sharif said his party would talk to other groups to form a coalition government as it had failed to win a clear majority on its own.

The main battle was between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party and candidates backed by ex-prime minister Imran Khan. Both declared victory separately.

General Munir expressed hope that the diverse political landscape of the country would be well-reflected through the formation of a unified government comprising all democratic forces.

Cameron underscored the crucial role of electing a civilian government empowered to enact essential reforms for Pakistan's development.

Imran dismissed Nawaz Sharif's victory speech, emphasizing that the true outcome of the elections was yet to be determined.

State TV, private channels, and local media began announcing results, but progress has been slow, particularly in certain constituencies in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.