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UNCOVERED: 15 - The Untold Story

Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan’s president for second time

Pakistani lawmakers vote for return of widower of Benazir Bhutto after elections marred by rigging claims.

Al Jazeera

Asif Ali Zardari Re-Elected As Pakistan's President

Asif Ali Zardari wins second term as Pakistan's president in a closely contested election, marking a significant moment in the country's 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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Pakistan Enters Fourth Week Of Nationwide X Disruption

Pakistan entered on Saturday its fourth week of nationwide disruption to social media platform X, with activists waging a court battle to get it restored.

International Business Times

JFC share spoils with Mumbai City to enter top-six

KOLKATA: Mumbai City FC went atop the Indian Super League (ISL) table after they came from behind to hold hosts Jamshedpur FC to a 1-1 draw at JRD Tata Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday.

The Times of India

Party With Violent Past Reborn In Pakistan's Disillusioned Metropolis

A shadowy political party that ruled Karachi for more than three decades, overseeing the city's descent into a swamp of organised crime, has risen from the ashes in Pakistan's tainted elections.

International Business Times

Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament?

In opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further.

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Army brat to ‘anti-establishment’ face: Who is Pakistan’s Omar Ayub Khan?

His grandfather led Pakistan’s first military coup. Is PTI’s Omar Ayub Khan the democracy champion his country needs?

Al Jazeera

Long wait for families of PTI leaders jailed over 2023 protests in Pakistan

Serving and ex-parliamentarians languish in jail for alleged violence during deadly protests after Imran Khan’s arrest.

Al Jazeera

Imran Khan's Party Declines Reserved Parliament Seats In Pakistan

Pakistan's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, rejects reserved parliament seats, emphasizing meritocracy and transparency in a bold move.

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Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister of Pakistan

Nominated candidate of eight-party coalition takes office after gathering of national assembly

The Guardian - UK

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's prime minister, as protests hit parliament

Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time, as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan shouted in protest.

WEKU

Shehbaz Sharif Voted In As Pakistan's Prime Minister For Second Time

Shehbaz Sharif was voted in on Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan.

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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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...

France 24

‘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.

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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.

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Morning Digest | India denies allegations of blocking deals at WTO; Congress Government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh, and more

From India denies allegations of blocking deals at the WTO; Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 29, 2024

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Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials

Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.

The Hindu

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

Al Jazeera

Ex-PM Nawaz’s daughter is Pakistan’s first female provincial chief minister

Maryam, Nawaz Sharif’s eldest daughter and apparent political heir, becomes first female chief minister of Punjab.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal

Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent polls. That’s dangerous, economists say.

International Business Times

Pakistan Dynasty's Crown Jewel Breeds Resentment

Under the dizzying lights and gleaming monuments of Pakistan's cultural capital Lahore, Sidra Bilal's mind drifts to her rural hometown, a backwater of broken promises that led her to abstain from this month's election.

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