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Pakistan parliament elects Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister

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Clinging on: on Imran Khan’s ouster

Imran Khan showed himself as an autocrat by undermining democratic processes

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Shehbaz Sharif: the diligent administrator now PM of Pakistan

While brother Nawaz was often seen as pulling in the crowds, poetry-loving Shehbaz has reputation for capability

The Guardian - UK

New Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rakes Kashmir in his inaugural speech

Shehbaz Sharif pledges 'diplomatic and moral support' to people in Kashmir

The Hindu

Pakistan parliament elects Shehbaz Sharif as PM after Khan exit

Pakistan’s parliament elected opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending weeks of political turmoil since former cricket star Imran Khan lost the support of lawmakers and tried to prevent a no-confidence vote by pushing for fresh elections.

Tribune News Service

Shehbaz Sharif steps out of the shadows to lead Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, who became Pakistan's new prime minister Monday after leading the opposition alliance that ousted Imran Khan, is a tough administrator with a penchant for quoting revolutionary poetry.

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Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan’s new prime minister

Election by parliament comes after the dismissal of Imran Khan, who lost a vote of no confidence.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan latest updates: Sharif promises to tackle economy

Pakistan news from April 11: New PM says economic situation ‘very serious’ but could improve with hard work and unity.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's Parliament Set to Elect New Prime Minister

Pakistan's parliament was set to meet on Monday to elect a new prime minister, with opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif the favorite to win after a week-long constitutional crisis that climaxed on Sunday when Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote. Shehbaz, 70, is the younger brother of three-time prime minister Nawaz…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan: MPs from ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s party resign en masse

Thousands of Imran Khan’s supporters gathered in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar to protest against his ousting

Evening Standard

Khan lawmakers quit en masse as Pakistan parliament elects Sharif PM

More than 100 lawmakers loyal to Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan resigned on Monday, creating a headache for the new, Western-friendly incumbent Shehbaz Sharif as he tries to drag his country out of political and economic crisis.

Reuters

Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM

Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the deposed politician as opposition prepares replacement.

Al Jazeera

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Pakistan to vote in new leader as ousted Khan rallies supporters

Pakistan lawmakers are set to choose opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister after former cricket star Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote that ended his four-year run.

Tribune News Service

Pakistan lawmakers set to vote in new PM with ties to army

Pakistan lawmakers are set to vote in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister after former cricket star Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence motion that ended his four-year run.

Reuters

Political change in Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif seeks to become PM

Opposition politician Shehbaz Sharif submitted his nomination to be Pakistan's next prime minister to the legislature on Sunday, his party said, after incumbent Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote in parliament after nearly four years in power.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan parliament to vote for new PM on Monday: Acting speaker

Parliament’s lower house to vote for new leader after it removed Imran Khan from premiership in a no-confidence vote.

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Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan leader, paving way for power shift

Pakistan lawmakers ousted former cricket star Imran Khan as prime minister in a no-confidence vote, ending his four-year run as leader after he clashed with the country’s powerful military and Asia’s second-fastest inflation eroded support.

Reuters

Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from office in a no-confidence vote in parliament in the early hours of Sunday after three years and seven months in power.

Reuters

Sharif, frontrunner as next Pakistani PM, seen as 'can-do' administrator

Shehbaz Sharif, the person most likely to be Pakistan's next prime minister, is little known outside his home country but has a reputation domestically as an effective administrator more than as a politician.

Tribune News Service

Pakistan PM Khan loses confidence vote, ousted from power

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from office after losing a no-confidence vote following a week of dramatic political developments, becoming the first elected leader in the country’s history to be removed by parliament.

Al Jazeera

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s new prime minister?

Member of Sharif clan is best known for his ‘can-do’ administrative style, displayed when he was Punjab chief minister.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan PM on Way Out as No-confidence Vote Looms

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan looked certain to be kicked out of office Saturday by a no-confidence vote in parliament, but a political crisis in the nuclear-armed nation of 220 million will likely continue. Khan lost his majority in the 342-seat national assembly through defections by coalition partners and members…

Reuters

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote in parliament

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted on Sunday when he lost a vote of confidence in parliament, after being deserted by coalition partners who blame him for a crumbling economy and failure to deliver on his campaign promises.

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