When Pakistan Army loses face but 'wins' election: Understanding polls where 'losers become winners'

Independents backed by Imran Khan's PTI have managed to win the largest number of seats in general election held on 8 Feb. In Episode1396 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this outcome is a setback for Army establishment in Pakistan which openly backed Nawaz Sharif's PML-N & Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's PPP to keep Imran out of power.
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3:30 - Imran Khan's PTI fielded candidates as independents

9:45 - Pakistan Army openly backed Nawaz Sharif & opposed Imran Khan

13:40 - Imran was 1st sitting PM to challenge military establishment

18:55 - Pakistan has seen average voter turnout of 52% in last two elections

23:00 - Nearly 50% of voters in Pakistan in 18-35 age group

27:20 - Asif Ali Zardari wants to become president again
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