PML-N 'single-largest' party, claims Nawaz Sharif amid fractured mandate

As the counting in the Pakistan general elections is underway, three-time premier Nawaz Sharif claimed that his party has emerged as the'single-largest' party and wants to lead the country to prosperity while developing peaceful relations with neighbours.

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This comes as the counting for the elections held on Thursday is underway, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as the singlelargest party but is trailing behind the independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI).

Addressing a huge rally in Lahore, Sharif said, "I can see the spark of happiness in your eyes. This spark is asking for mending an 'injured' Pakistan. It is calling for development to transform Pakistan into a beautiful country." He also vowed to develop schools and hospitals in the country and work towards combating inflation and unemployment in the crisisstricken country.

"We have to do such work that no one should feel the pain while paying the electricity, gas bills, or while purchasing petrol, diesel, paying the school fees.

There should be employment for the people...we will distribute laptops for students, build schools and toilets, and give free medicines in hospitals," Sharif said.

Apparently referring to India, the former PM also vowed that he wants 'peaceful relations' with everyone, including the neighbours.