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Shehbaz Sharif voted in as Pakistan's prime minister for second time

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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

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Shehbaz Sharif is Pakistan's new premier. Imran Khan's allies in parliament protest, allege rigging (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month's election.

  2. Digital Journal

    Shehbaz Sharif voted in as Pakistan's prime minister for second time (opens Digital Journal)

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    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

  3. The Republic

    Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new premier as Imran Khan’s allies in parliament allege rigging (opens The Republic)

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    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election.

  4. NBC News

    Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan’s prime minister for second term (opens NBC News)

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    KARACHI — Pakistan’s newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government.

  5. CNN

    Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistani legislators elect new prime minister to head coalition (opens CNN)

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    Pakistani legislators on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister nearly a month after the country’s general election.

  6. NPR

    Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's Prime Minister, as protests hit parliament (opens NPR)

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    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.

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani prime minister for a second time (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Azaz Syed, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Pakistani legislators on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister nearly a month after a

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's premier as opponents in parliament allege rigging (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    After days of negotiations, lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elect Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for the second time.

  9. Local News 8

    Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani prime minister for a second time after controversial elections (opens Local News 8)

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    By Azaz Syed, CNN Islamabad (CNN) — Shehbaz Sharif has become Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time nearly a month after an inconclusive general election marred by delays and widespread allegations of vote-rigging. No party secured a majority in the February 8 poll.

  10. The Guardian

    Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan (opens The Guardian)

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

  11. Al Jazeera

    Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of February 8 election.

  12. France 24

    Shehbaz Sharif elected for second term as Pakistani prime minister after controversial polls (opens France 24)

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    Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government.

  13. PBS NewsHour

    Sharif becomes Pakistan's new premier as Khan's parliament allies allege election rigging (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election.

  14. Time

    Shehbaz Sharif Becomes Pakistan's New Premier (opens Time)

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    Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time.

  15. Green Field Reporter

    Shehbaz Sharif is Pakistan's new premier. Imran Khan’s allies in parliament protest, allege rigging - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif confirmed as new prime minister – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Lawmakers in Pakistan have voted Shehbaz Sharif in as the country's new premier. Sharif will govern in a coalition, with the most powerful opposition force the independents loyal to jailed former PM Imran Khan.

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