**A panel probing fraud claims in the Afghan election has found Hamid Karzai did not gain enough valid votes for an outright win, the BBC understands.**Preliminary results from August’s first round had placed Mr Karzai comfortably over the 50% plus one vote threshold needed to avoid a run-off.
But officials have told the BBC the Electoral Complaints Commission (EEC) says Mr Karzai did not win above 50%.
Mr Karzai could now face a second round against main rival Abdullah Abdullah.