US EditionPakistan's former leader Nawaz Sharif and his allies agree to form a coalition after jailing of Imran Khan
- Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party and its allies will form a coalition government after no party won a majority in parliamentary elections.
- The coalition will include Pakistan's two biggest political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League and the Pakistan Peoples Party . The PML's leader, Shehbaz Sharif, will be a potential compromise candidate for prime minister.
- The coalition aims to tackle challenges, including the economy, and has a nearly two-thirds majority in parliament, providing more certainty in policy-making.
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In the elections, the candidates led by Imran Khan won the most seats - but the losing parties will form the government. Does this give Pakistan the political stability that it so desperately needs?
The elections in Pakistan were overshadowed by allegations of manipulation and reprisals against the opposition. Second-placed Nawaz Sharif has now announced a coalition of his Muslim League with at least six other parties.
Former PM Shehbaz Sharif set to head new Pakistan coalition government
Following elections with no clear winner, two of Pakistan's main political parties have reached a deal to form a coalition government, shutting out the populist party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Sharif steps aside, nominates brother for PM race to end Pakistani political impasse - La Prensa Latina Media
Islamabad, Feb 14 (EFE).- Nawaz Sharif, a key contender in the race for Pakistan’s next prime minister ahead of the general elections, has decided to step aside, potentially paving the way for his younger brother to assume the top post in the crisis-ridden country. The three-time former prime minister’s move is expected to end a stalemate over government formation in the nuclear-powered country of 241 million people, facing mounting challenges o…
Twee grootste partijen in Pakistan kondigen coalitie aan
Het lijkt de twee grootste partijen in Pakistan gelukt om een coalitie te vormen na de verkiezingen van vorige week. Oud-premier Nawaz Sharif heeft met zijn partij PML-N door gedoogsteun van de Pakistaanse Volkspartij (PPP) een meerderheid. De coalitie werd gisteravond aangekondigd op een persconferentie. De medevoorzitter van de PPP zei dat de partij in het landsbelang heeft besloten om met de PML-N samen te werken. "We hebben besloten om de ha…
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