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Pakistan's former prime minister Khan tells court that recently held vote was stolen from his party
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan addressed court officials Thursday and said that parliamentary elections held earlier this year were stolen from his party, which he claimed is being victimized. There was no immediate comment from the...
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is reelected as president of ruling party
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's former premier Nawaz Sharif was reelected president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N party on Tuesday. He last held the position in 2017, when he was forced out of office amid corruption allegations. The PML-N came into power with the Feb. 8...
Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister after contentious vote
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. He held the same position from April 2022 to August 2023, replacing archrival Imran Khan who was kicked out of the job...
Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as prime minister, as parliamentary allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Sharif, who held the same...
