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Villain to some, hero to others: Asif Ali Zardari returns as Pakistan president

Few have been such a constant, and often controversial, presence in Pakistani politics as widower of Benazir Bhutto

The Guardian - UK

Meet Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the to-be First Lady of Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari was officially sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan, and now buzz is that his daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari will soon be announced as the First Lady of Pakistan, as per reports. If this happens to be true, then this would be a step against the…

The Times of India

Pakistan's New Cabinet Sworn In, Vows Economic Recovery

Pakistan's new PM Shahbaz Sharif's Cabinet sworn in, focusing on economic challenges and key appointments in a changing political landscape.

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Pakistan lawmakers elect Asif Ali Zardari to second term as president

Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time.

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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

‘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

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 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

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

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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?

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.

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Why is Pakistan’s top court probing the 1979 hanging of former PM Bhutto?

The Supreme Court will hear a plea to reassess the legality of the manner in which Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged.

Al Jazeera

How people in Kashmir reacted to Imran Khan’s jail sentence, politics ban

Khan, who was PM when Kashmir autonomy was scrapped, has been jailed for three years and barred from politics for five.

The Independent UK

Hundreds attend funeral of Pakistan's ex-President Musharraf

Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has been buried in his family’s hometown, the southern port city of Karachi, a day after a special plane transported his body from the United Arab Emirates where he died over the weekend

The Independent UK

Pakistan arrests prominent political ally of ex-PM Khan

Officials say Pakistan’s police have arrested a prominent political ally of a former prime minister in an overnight raid on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad

The Hindu

A perfect storm in Pakistan — India must offer relief assistance

With devastating floods in Pakistan amid political turbulence, New Delhi and Islamabad need to get past the current impasse and resume dialogue.

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