Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said that the February 8 polls were held despite concerns regarding weather and the security situation.

He also recognised the role played by law enforcement agencies in safeguarding the people on election day.

He noted that baseless allegations were also levelled against the Election Commission of Pakistan. He said that it was in front of the nation who staged sit-ins outside Parliament and held demonstrations.

Talking about the 2018 polls, he said that the results poured in after 66 hours. “For the first time in history, the results of cities were delayed while those of villages poured in.”