Pakistan court rejects Imran Khan-backed Sunni Ittehad Council's reserved seats petition

A setback for jailed prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's party as the Peshawar High Court dismisses SIC's plea for reserved seats in assemblies. ECP rejected the seat quota appeal citing legal flaws. Post-poll alliance leads to coalition government despite PTI-backed candidates winning. Legal complexities highlighted with emphasis on transparent election process.