Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for second term

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan's prime minister for the second time, following uncertain national elections. His victory was met with protests alleging electoral rigging. The new government faces challenges like economic reforms, international relations, and discontent over deepening poverty.

Key Points

  • Shehbaz Sharif elected as prime minister for the second time after uncertain national elections.
  • Challenges ahead include economic reforms, international relations, and discontent over deepening poverty.
  • Protests erupted alleging electoral rigging in the election.
  • The new government will need to negotiate a new IMF deal and address rising prices and poverty.

Pros

  • Shehbaz Sharif's return to the role of prime minister provides continuity in leadership.
  • His previous government was able to negotiate a critical IMF deal.

Cons

  • His victory was met with protests alleging electoral rigging.
  • Challenges like economic reforms, international relations, and discontent over poverty lie ahead for the new government.