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Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif bans red carpet at official events

Pakistan’s prime minister has imposed a ban on the use of red carpets at official events, a move intended as a further small step towards curtailing extravagant spending at government level. The decision, taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, comes amidst severe economic challenges faced by the cash-strapped nuclear power of South Asia, local media […]

The Cabinet of Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is sworn in

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The 19-member Cabinet of Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was sworn in Monday during a brief ceremony. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the ministers’ oaths at the President’s Office — a sprawling white-marble building — in the capital, Islamabad, with Sharif in attendance. This came days after Sharif was selected as […]

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister

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 arch-rival Imran Khan, who was kicked out of the job after a no-confidence vote. Mr Shehbaz is the younger brother […]

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s new prime minister

Pakistan on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister, weeks after national elections that were marred by allegations of rigging and manipulation. “We will change the fate of Pakistan,” Sharif said in his victory speech, amid protests by supporters of jailed leader Imran Khan against his appointment. Lawmakers from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf […]

Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan’s prime minister

Pakistan’s National Assembly has elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister for the second time. Allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said Mr Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub of the Sunni Ittehad Council who […]

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s new prime minister

Pakistan’s parliament on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister. Shehbaz, a joint candidate of at least six political parties, secured 201 votes in the 336-member National Assembly. “Shehbaz Sharif is declared prime minister of Pakistan,” Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announced after the elections telecast live by local media. The […]