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Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan's Compromise Candidate Prime Minister

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

International Business Times

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote

Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of February 8 election.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's National Assembly Swears In New Members Amid Chaos

Pakistan's National Assembly swearing-in ceremony marred by protests over alleged election rigging. Shehbaz Sharif set to lead new government amidst ongoin...

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‘Vote-thief!’: Imran Khan allies protest 'rigged election' as Pakistan swears in new parliament

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.

France 24

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates

While ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif of the PMLN bloc is frontrunner, independents backed by Imran Khan hope to clinch a surprise.

Al Jazeera

Old beginning: On Pakistan politics

Shehbaz Sharif’s challenge is to lead a difficult coalition through choppy political waters while taking tough decisions to rescue Pakistan’s economy

The Hindu

Imran Khan Urges IMF Audit Amid Election Rigging Allegations

Imran Khan pushes for election audit amid IMF loan disbursement in Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif seeks coalition government for economic revival.

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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 Blocks Social Media Platform X Amid Political Unrest

Pakistan blocks social media platform X amid political turmoil post-elections, sparking concerns and protests. U.S. and activists call for restoration of s...

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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.

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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

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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?

Dynamite News

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party nominates Omar Ayub as PM candidate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Omar Ayub Khan as the party nominee for the post of prime minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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WEKU

Pakistan party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending deadlock

The move to reappoint Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister is a likely blow to millions of Pakistanis who voted in last week's elections for independents backed by the country's popular leader Imran Khan.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre offers talks with farmers after ruling out MSP law; Shehbaz Sharif nominated as Pakistan’s PM candidate by PML-N, and more

From Centre ruling out MSP law to PML-N nominating Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

WEKU

Pakistan heads toward a coalition government

The announcement of plans for a coalition government ends the uncertainty since last week when no party won a simple majority in parliamentary elections.

International Business Times

Pakistan Parties Agree On Coalition Excluding Khan's

Pakistan's two main political parties that joined forces to oust Imran Khan as prime minister in 2022 said Tuesday they would form a new coalition to rule the country, after an election last week failed to produce a decisive winner.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan: coalition agrees to form government and shut out Imran Khan’s party

Rival parties will make Shehbaz Sharif prime minister, despite Khan’s party getting most votes at election

International Business Times

Pakistan Parties Rule Out Alliances In Post-election Deadlock

Two of Pakistan's main political parties ruled out any alliances Tuesday after an indecisive election, raising the possibility of a minority government or weeks more of negotiation before a coalition is formed.

International Business Times

Jailed Khan Rules Out Alliance With Rivals To Rule Pakistan

Jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan ruled out an alliance with Pakistan's two largest political parties on Tuesday after his candidates took the most seats in last week's general election.

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