Election of Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister of Pakistan
Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time, amid protests by allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan who allege rigging in the election. Sharif's government faces challenges including responding to militant attacks, fixing the economy, improving relations with Afghanistan, repairing infrastructure, resolving power outages, and maintaining political stability.