The 2024 general elections marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Balochistan
Haider Abbas became an active member of the party that re-launched itself after subtracting its founding member, Altaf Hussain, in August 2016
While religiopolitical parties underperformed in some places in the recent elections, they seem to be making inroads in others
Were some parties able to mobilise their supporters more effectively than others? Possibly.
The PTI-backed independents managed to secure a sizeable number of seats in the National Assembly.Was this an unexpected outcome?
The new government will have to work hard to diminish the polarisation of dominant political narratives in the country
Most of the violence ahead of elections was concentrated in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The next government needs to engage with its political opponents to facilitate comprehensive economic recovery
There is a need to transition away from dirty and expensive fossil fuels-based power to cleaner and cheaper resources
A quick return to routine adherence with democratic norms is necessary