The PTI is a political force in KP now. A party that was non-existent on the electoral scene in 2008 barged its way into the KP Assembly in 2013 with a thumping majority.

The July 25 polls may not be much different. All estimates suggest that Imran Khan’s party may retain its lead, though not necessarily with the same margin. His party may emerge as the single largest group in KP, followed by the ANP and the MMA.

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