Imran castigates 'cabal of crooks' for not ensuring transparency in Sindh LG polls.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday berated the Pakistan Peoples Party-led (PPP) Sindh government for not ensuring transparency in the second phase of the local body elections.

"After getting reports on the latest LG elections in Sindh it is apparent that the PPP has no commitment to fair [and] free elections," the former prime minister said in a series of tweets.

Sunday's local body polls held in Karachi were marred by delayed results, which prompted rigging claims from JI, PTI, and other parties. However, when the results came out, PPP stood victorious, with JI trailing right behind it.

Not accepting the results, workers of both parties - JI and PTI - held back-to-back protests in Karachi, leading to injuries of some as clashes took place.

The PPP, which is the leading party according to unofficial results, has hinted at joining hands with JI for Karachi's "betterment", but ruled out forming government with PTI.

The PTI chief blamed the PPP-led government for using force, blackmail, police harassment, and money to get votes.

"Now also clear why the ECP [Election Commission of Pakistan], cabal of crooks, and their handlers sabotaged the EVMs [electronic voting machine]," the PTI chief said.

Highlighting the hours of delay which occurred during the announcement of the LG...