The polls closed Thursday evening and ballot counting began but there was no clear picture till about 3 am from the ECP about which party was leading. As political parties complained about the delay and questioned the poll authority, the ECP directed all the provincial election commissioners and returning officers to announce the results within half an hour or else face strict action.
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ISLAMABAD: Confusion and anxiety gripped nation as the Election Commission of Pakistan failed to release results, especially of several key constituencies, despite passage of nine hours after.