PML-N

Two more independent provincial assembly members join party

Dar, two bankers’ names float about as options remain few

Both parties will meet again today

PML-N accuses PTI of 'inciting hate' against govt officers

Kaira says constitutional positions are up for debate in committees

China congratulates Pakistan on smooth elections

High-level delegation to meet with a particular focus on government formation

Claims that PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif has always worked for peoples’ welfare

Both parties' coordination committees concur to establishing stable democratic government, imperative for nation

Some PML-N leaders said the party is not ready to get blackmailed on agreeing to any unconstitutional demand

Social media users highlight inherent dangers in using such rhetoric

Both sides form their Contact and Coordination Committees to discuss and formalise recommendations for coalition

PML-N wavers on coalition at Centre, convenes another meeting today to firm up plans

The gamble taken by the PML-N and PPP is apparent, as the outcome could have turned against them

PML-N, PPP, MQM-P say ex-army chief opposed Imran’s ouster

Leader admits party may not complete five-year term if forms a government

Commission tells PML-N supremo’s lawyer to file application again

PTI has most number of first timers, followed by PML-N, PPP and MQM-P

As early as Feb 10, whispers within party hinted at Shehbaz Sharif emerging as party's choice for PM slot

The PML-N has made a poor choice, and that too after having tasted the sourness of governance for 16 months

Party woos independent and other parties’ members

Agree that a stable democratic government is urgently needed to tackle challenges

MQM-P likely to be given five ministries in Shehbaz’s cabinet

Former minister says PPP has extracted all the juice

Vawda says PTI ‘will be out of system if it does not become part of reconciliation’

A $3b IMF programme runs out next month, securing a new one is considered top priority for incoming administration

Nawaz ends his race to premiership for fourth time

Ex-PM to wield influence both on national and provincial governments

Secures significant presence in federal and Punjab assemblies with support from independents, allies

Feb. 8 election results leave no major party able to form a government without smaller group support

Imran-backed independent candidates represents largest group, with 93 of the 264 parliamentary seats declared

Former premier says his party will 'gladly' take up role of Opposition if Imran-backed candidates cannot show majority

The police initiated an investigation under relevant sections of the law

PML-N burning the midnight oil to form govt at Centre without splitting the baby

Vawda claims bidding of independents currently under way

Meher Bokhari and Amir Mateen were targeted by elements associated with PML-N on social media

The outcome has been described as a remarkable achievement for PML-N in the region

Petitioners allege irregularities in result preparation

Independents take lion's share; followed by PML-N, PPP and MQM-P

If allies agree to Nawaz as PM, PPP to get presidency and NA speakership

PML-N statement earlier said two parties had reached an agreement in 'principle'

Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti announce allegiance to Nawaz Sharif’s party

Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies

PML-N emerges single largest party; independents dominate political landscape amid poll rigging charges

Three independent candidates also win

Shangla election dispute escalates into chaos; ex-PTI candidate among injured

Maryam and Shehbaz likely candidates; chances of an outsider snagging the coveted slot seem minuscule

PTI and PML-N were both falsely claimed to have called for election boycotts

No party appears to have gained clear majority to form government on its own

Nawaz tasks Shehbaz with negotiations with potential allies