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Sharif scion takes charge of Pakistan’s most powerful province

Islamabad (AFP) - The son of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took charge of Punjab province Saturday, the country's most politically important region, further bolstering the dynasty's grip on power.

AFP

Karachi attack underlines need for taking 'undifferentiated' position against terrorism: India

‘Our stance against all forms of terrorism anywhere has been steadfast and consistent,’ says Arindam Bagchi.

The Hindu

Pakistan has a ‘strategy’ to boost shrinking forex reserves: FM

With barely enough reserves to cover two months of imports, finance minister says it will not be the next Sri Lanka.

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Pakistan PM Sharif arrives in Saudi for first foreign visit

Riyadh (AFP) - Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began his maiden foreign trip Thursday, arriving in Saudi Arabia in a bid to enhance financial support from a country where he spent years in exile.

AFP

India says talks with Pakistan only after 'terror' stops

New Delhi (AFP) - New Delhi on Thursday ruled out any formal talks with Pakistan unless India's neighbor stops supporting "cross-border terrorism", as a new government comes to power in Islamabad.

AFP

Pakistan PM Sharif heads to Saudi for first foreign visit

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins his maiden foreign trip Thursday to Saudi Arabia, seeking financial support from a country where he spent years in exile.

AFP

Chinese nationals among four killed by woman suicide bomber in Pakistan

Karachi (AFP) - A woman suicide bomber from a Pakistan separatist group killed four people, including three Chinese nationals, in an attack on a minibus carrying staff from a Beijing cultural programme at Karachi University on Tuesday.

AFP

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Turkish President, Pakistani PM to Visit Saudi Arabia this Week

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday, two sources with information on the matter told Reuters. No further details were provided but it is scheduled at time when Muslims often perform the Umrah. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia on his…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran-Pakistan Ties on Brink after Khan's Ouster

Iran is concerned that the progress it has made in bilateral relations with Pakistan may evaporate with the ouster of prime minister Imran Khan. Iranian experts expect new Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif to pay a visit to Iran soon as part of a revision of his predecessor's foreign policy. Pakistan…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The troubled innings of a Pakistan Prime Minister

Imran Khan’s brand of populism may well continue to thrive despite his fall, even as Pakistan dreams of a progressive politics

The Hindu

Kashmir: what happens after Imran Khan’s downfall?

Since Imran Khan was ousted as prime minister of Pakistan on April 9, the future of the long disputed and war-torn Kashmir region, on the borders of India and Pakistan, is at the forefront of many minds.

The Conversation

Shehbaz Sharif must rewind to move Pakistan forward

The new PM has to reckon with Imran Khan’s tainted legacy, as well as the record of previous regimes

The Hindu

Pakistan's new finance minister faces tight time frame to tackle crises

Pakistan's new prime minister has appointed 57-year-old economist and businessman Miftah Ismail as the finance minister who will be tasked with quickly arresting a downward economic spiral and getting IMF talks back on track.

Reuters

How Imran Khan’s removal affected civil-military ties in Pakistan

As the military faces public anger over Khan’s exit, the ex-PM escalates his rhetoric against the powerful institution.

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Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif’s new cabinet takes oath

The swearing in comes a week after parliament elected Sharif to replace Imran Khan, who was removed in a no-trust vote.

Reuters

Pakistan's new cabinet sworn in -state television

Pakistan's new cabinet took their oaths in a ceremony on Tuesday, state television reported.

The Hindu

Shehbaz Sharif pitches for meaningful India-Pakistan engagement

Sharif's communication came in response to a letter sent by PM Modi to the Pakistani leader congratulating him on becoming the Prime Minister

Reuters

Pakistan's new ruling alliance takes control of parliament with new speaker

Pakistan's new ruling alliance took control of the lower house of parliament on Saturday with the election of a new speaker, cementing control of the assembly after former premier Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote.

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What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US

Pakistan’s new PM will need to mend ties with Washington after Imran Khan’s claims of foreign interference, experts say.

Reuters

Pakistan's new govt may have to roll back fuel, power subsidies

Pakistan's new government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in internal discussions on whether to roll back fuel and power subsidies that have blown a hole in public finances amid a stuttering economy, officials said.

AFP

New PM Sharif orders 'Pakistan speed' to fix stagnant economy

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Thursday the country's economy had stagnated under his predecessor Imran Khan, setting the tone for possibly months of bitterness before an election that must be held by October next year.

Reuters

U.S. congratulates Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif on election

The United States congratulated Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his election win this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

PM Sharif: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute ‘indispensable’

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif tells his Indian counterpart he wants a ‘peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes’.

Reuters

Pakistan's new government facing severe economic challenges, aide says

Pakistan's new government is facing the daunting task of managing a stuttering economy with huge deficits, an aide to new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.

AFP

India hopes for Pakistan reset after Sharif election

New Delhi (AFP) - India hopes that Pakistan's new prime minister will herald a diplomatic thaw between the two nuclear-armed foes after years of tensions, analysts say.

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