Pakistan Election Yields Fragmented Mandate, Economic Uncertainty Looms Over Coalition Government Formation

Election results show Pakistanis' resistance to meddling with their democratic mandate, leading to a fragmented mandate and potential coalition government
Lack of decisive victory and potential coalition government expected to prolong government formation and cause economic uncertainty
Businesses and markets responded negatively to election results due to concerns over the coalition government's ability to address economic challenges
Securing IMF deal and reforms needed to maintain economic stability, but coalition politics could hamper decision-making
Caretaker government members expressed concerns that election results and potential coalition government may disrupt recent economic stability