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.
Key Points
- Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub with 92 votes
- PTI refused to hold talks with rivals to form a coalition government
- Challenges faced by Sharif's government include economic issues, militant attacks, and power outages
- Imran Khan's party vows to continue protests against alleged vote rigging
Pros
- Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister for the second time
Cons
- Protests by Imran Khan's allies alleging election rigging