The elections have been marred by accusations of rigging and violence in favour of the party ‘selected’ by the military establishment, the PML. [...] Chattha also claimed the involvement of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Justice in the rigging and mishandling of the elections to preclude the victory of the PTI candidates. [...] The suppressive tactics of the establishment did not deter the voters in the elections from supporting the PTI candidates who are not part of dynasty politics and not favourites of the military. [...] Although the elections were seen as a blow to the military’s stature and its ability to manage people's perceptions, the fact remains that the outcome of the elections is very much in sync with the military’s choice. [...] Will the new government deviate from Pakistan’s existing political position in talks with India? The second critical question is whether the Pakistan military sees stabilising relations with India serving its strategic interests? (Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Centre for Air Power Studies [CAP.
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