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Says commitment to democratic rule critical in achieving peace and prosperity for all Pakistanis.
The party has managed to secure almost all seats it won in 2008.
Protesters say hooligans have sabotaged the elections by hijacking people’s mandate.
Eight people have been booked, sources say losing candidate Hanif Abbasi was among them.
Party leaders and supporters throng Lal Haveli amid scenes of jubilation.
NA-50 has been the party’s stronghold since 1988; PTI, JI, JUI-F candidates unable to penetrate.
Youth, women contributed to victory on one seat, strong showing on other.
A case has also been filed against MNA of PML-N for the intervention in the election process.
Progressive results indicate that the 10-party Alliance has failed to break PPP’s vote bank.
JI leaders feel the city had already been closed for past two days and further strikes would worsen the situation.