Published 5 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif 'elected' Pakistan PM weeks after disputed elections

Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League won enough votes to become Prime Minister, securing 201 votes in the National Assembly.
The election faced violence, arrests, an internet blackout, and delayed results, leading to allegations of rigging by Khan's allies.
Sharif formed a coalition with the Pakistan People's Party and smaller parties to govern in a parliament with 266 elected members.

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BBC News

Shehbaz Sharif wins second term as Pakistan PM

Mr Sharif got parliament's backing after a deal shut out supporters of his jailed predecessor Imran Khan.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan

Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assemblyShehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan after an election that was riddled with allegations of rigging and irregularities.Sharif, of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) party, was the nominated candidate of a new eight-party coalition that was formed after no single party managed to win an outright majority in the election on…

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time

Mr. Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes in the 336-member house

5 months ago·India

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Reuters

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5 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan's New Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif, who was named Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, has stepped to the fore as a compromise candidate suited to turbulent times.

5 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as the country’s prime minister, as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in

5 months ago·United States

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