Unofficial returns 19 February 2008 showed huge wins for the opposition parties of former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and the slain Benazir Bhutto, one day after a pivotal vote that could threaten Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's political viability. Pakistan's two main opposition parties, the PPP and the PML (N) announced 21 February 2008 they would form a new government together after their victory over President Pervez Musharraf's allies in elections the week of 18 February 2008.
On February 19, 2008, unofficial returns indicated significant victories for opposition parties led by former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto. This happened one day after a crucial vote that might affect Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's political position. On February 21, 2008, the PPP and PML (N) declared they would form a new government together following their victory over Musharraf's allies in elections from February 18 to 20.