Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister on Monday after being elected a day earlier in a raucous parliamentary session.
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Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party
The raids in Islamabad come after major protests in the capital calling for Khan’s release from jail.
Pakistan’s military intelligence authorised to intercept calls, underlining its political role
Pakistan has legally authorised its army-run spy agency to tap telephone calls and messages, further strengthening its key role in the politics of a nation ruled by military regimes for almost half its independent history.
Army brat to Pakistan’s ‘anti-establishment’ face: Who is Omar Ayub Khan?
His grandfather launched Pakistan’s first military coup. Now, Omar Ayub Khan is the face of a party whose leader accuses the army of unseating him from power.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for second term
Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government.
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.