Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

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.

Al Jazeera

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...

Top News

‘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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Hindu

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.

Al Jazeera

Sharif's Daughter Takes Helm Of Pakistan's Most Populous Region

The daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif took control of Pakistan's most populous region on Monday, becoming the country's first woman to govern a province.

International Business Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

International Business Times

Shehbaz Sharif set to be PM, Pakistan in for 'roller coaster' ride: What it means for India

In a significant political development in Pakistan, two major parties, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), have agreed to form a coalition government. However, the PPP has said that its support will be conditional, reviewing decisions on a case-by-case basis.

The Times of India

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's Opposition Parties Announce Power-Sharing Agreement For Government

Rivals of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan announce power-sharing agreement naming Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister.

Top News

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

Pakistan government deal agreed despite opposition from Imran Khan’s PTI

Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to form a coalition with Shehbaz Sharif selected as PM candidate.

Al Jazeera

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

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

Dynamite News

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party nominates Omar Ayub as PM candidate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Omar Ayub Khan as the party nominee for the post of prime minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s generals’ elections: inside the 16 February Guardian Weekly

How the people pushed back against the military. Plus: Is Britain running low on royals?

WEKU

Pakistan party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending deadlock

The move to reappoint Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister is a likely blow to millions of Pakistanis who voted in last week's elections for independents backed by the country's popular leader Imran Khan.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

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.

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

The Guardian - UK

Election turmoil leaves Pakistan with a weak and unpopular coalition

Government will be formed by Nawaz Sharif’s party but it may not survive long given the popularity of the jailed Imran Khan’s PTI

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

Pakistan election: Can Imran Khan’s winning candidates form a government?

Pakistan is in limbo after a split verdict. But what options does Khan’s PTI have, after candidates won the most seats?

The Hindu

Pakistan in turmoil: On the Pakistan elections and results

Developments in Pakistan point to political manoeuvring aimed at stitching together a unity government that will keep the PTI and Imran Khan out of power

1 2 3 4 5

People

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

2,527 stories

The Election Commission

644 stories

the National Assembly

the International Monetary Fund

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.