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Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time

Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims.

Al Jazeera

Asif Ali Zardari: 'Artful Dodger' Returns As Pakistan President

Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Pakistan's slain first female premier Benazir Bhutto who has had a life storied equally by tragedy and farce, is set to become president for a second time on Saturday.

International Business Times

Pakistan top court says ex-PM Bhutto, hanged in 1979, was denied fair trial

Court’s ruling comes in response to a 2011 reference filed by Bhutto’s son-in-law and former President Asif Ali Zardari.

Al Jazeera

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Army brat to ‘anti-establishment’ face: Who is Pakistan’s Omar Ayub Khan?

His grandfather led Pakistan’s first military coup. Is PTI’s Omar Ayub Khan the democracy champion his country needs?

Al Jazeera

Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister of Pakistan

Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assembly

The Guardian - UK

Shehbaz Sharif Voted In As Pakistan's Prime Minister For Second Time

Shehbaz Sharif was voted in on Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan.

International Business Times

Shehbaz Sharif poised to take Pakistan PM's seat for second time

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is the prime ministerial candidate for the newly-formed eight-party alliance, is poised to take the PM's seat for the second time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal

Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent polls. That’s dangerous, economists say.

Al Jazeera

Shehbaz Sharif set to be PM, Pakistan in for 'roller coaster' ride: What it means for India

In a significant political development in Pakistan, two major parties, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), have agreed to form a coalition government. However, the PPP has said that its support will be conditional, reviewing decisions on a case-by-case basis.

The Times of India

Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail

It has staked a claim to form the government but has neither the numbers nor the allies.

Al Jazeera

Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan announce details of power-sharing deal

The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced details of a power-sharing agreement late Tuesday, naming Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister.

France 24

Pakistan's Opposition Parties Announce Power-Sharing Agreement For Government

Rivals of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan announce power-sharing agreement naming Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister.

Top News

Pakistan Parties Reach Power-sharing Agreement, Khan Loyalists Left Out

Two Pakistan parties have reached a power-sharing agreement that will return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership, leaving out politicians loyal to jailed former leader Imran Khan despite winning the most seats in this month's vote.

International Business Times

Morning digest | PPP and PML-N agree to form new govt. in Pakistan; BJP calls for simultaneous polls with common voter list, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 21, 2024

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Pakistan Dynastic Parties Reach Power-sharing Agreement

Pakistan's two dynastic parties announced late Tuesday a power-sharing agreement that is set to return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership after an election this month failed to produce a decisive winner.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan government deal agreed despite opposition from Imran Khan’s PTI

Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to form a coalition with Shehbaz Sharif selected as PM candidate.

Dynamite News

PML-N, PPP committees to hold next round of talks tomorrow

The coordination committees of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) convened on February 17 to deliberate on key proposals concerning government formation, indicating progress on multiple fronts. Read further on Dynamite news:

The Guardian - UK

Senior Pakistan official admits election rigging as protests grip country

Confession by Punjab commissioner exacerbates tension over legitimacy of February general election results

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A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections

A lesson from the Pakistan election is that democratically-minded leaders must learn to stand up to authoritarian forces

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah announces to build spices park under PPP model in Chikkamagaluru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposes a spice park and public health laboratory, but disappoints coffee growers with lack of response.

Al Jazeera

Bhutto about-turn: Behind the PPP plan to back Pakistan’s new government

What is the party’s reasoning behind joining a coalition with its longtime rivals without cabinet positions?

Top News

Priscilla Presley embroiled in legal battle over exploitation rights

Priscilla Presley is embroiled in a legal battle over rights to her name and image. Her company, Priscilla Presley Partners, alleges breach of contract, wh...

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s generals’ elections: inside the 16 February Guardian Weekly

How the people pushed back against the military. Plus: Is Britain running low on royals?

Al Jazeera

‘Mandate thieves’: New Pakistan government takes shape amid slew of jabs

PMLN and PPP will lead a six-party coalition that has a comfortable majority. PTI accuses them of stealing the mandate.

International Business Times

New Pakistan Coalition Echoes Same Old Problems

Pakistan's newly declared coalition government echoes the 2022 alliance that ousted Imran Khan, analysts say, demonstrating the military's enduring influence, but also Khan's unspent opposition power.

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