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As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky
Pakistan’s newly elected Parliament approved Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister onSunday, ushering in his second term in that role and capping weeks of upheaval — as well as setting into motion a government facing economic and political challenges that are likely to leave the country in turmoil for years to come.
Shehbaz Sharif is Pakistan’s new premier. Imran Khan’s allies in parliament protest, allege rigging
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election.
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 the February 8 election.
Heavy winter rains in Pakistan kill at least 29 as buildings collapse and landslides block roads
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities said Sunday at least 29 people died and 50 others injured due to heavy rains that swept across the country in the past 48 hours, causing several houses to collapse and landslides to block roads, particularly in the northwest.
CG Corp Global’s Nirvana Chaudhary talks expansion, wealth and uplifting Nepal
The Chaudhary Group conglomerate he heads not only contributes more in tax revenues than any other company in the country and accounts for approaching 10 per cent of the economy, it is also one of the South Asian nation’s biggest employers.
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
KUCHING, Malaysia -- Sarawak, a resource-rich state in Malaysia with an ambitious sustainable energy agenda, is drawing interest from the European Union, but the 27-nation group's top official in the country says the bloc needs new cooperative mechanisms for its companies to take advantage of the opportunity.
U.S. carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. military on Saturday carried out its first airdrop of aid into Gaza, three U.S. officials said, after the deaths of Palestinians queuing for food underlined the growing humanitarian catastrophe in the crowded coastal enclave after months of Israeli military operations.