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Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM

Supporters of Khan's PTI party during a rally in Peshawar on Sunday night [Fayaz Aziz/Reuters]

The removal of Imran Khan as prime minister has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with his supporters taking to the streets in protest as the opposition prepares to install his replacement.

Khan was brought down early on Sunday morning after 174 legislators in the 342-seat National Assembly – some belonging to his party and coalition – voted in a no-confidence motion moved by the opposition to depose him, two more than the required simple majority.

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