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FILE - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a press conference regarding parliamentary elections, in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Sunday, March 3, Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time.

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Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's prime minister, as protests hit parliament

12:26pm March 03, 2024

by The Associated Press

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.

Pakistan's former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a press conference in Lahore on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Pakistan party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending deadlock

2:20am February 14, 2024

The move to reappoint Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister is a likely blow to millions of Pakistanis who voted in last week's elections for independents backed by the country's popular leader Imran Khan.

Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari (center bottom), chairman of Pakistan People's Party, speaks as party aids watch during a press conference regarding parliamentary elections, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday.

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Pakistan heads toward a coalition government

6:06pm February 13, 2024

by The Associated Press

The announcement of plans for a coalition government ends the uncertainty since last week when no party won a simple majority in parliamentary elections.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (center) addresses supporters next to his brother, Shehbaz Sharif (right) and daughter Maryam Nawaz following initial results of the country's parliamentary election, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday.

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As one Pakistani ex-PM looks to form a coalition, another releases an AI video speech

6:28pm February 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, used artificial intelligence to post an online post-election speech by Khan.

Pakistan's law and justice minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar, seen here in April in Islamabad, said in an interview with NPR that Pakistan's use of an anti-terrorism law is "fully compliant with international guarantees for free trial" and said those accused have the right to "engage counsel of their choice." He expects it will take "a few months" for trials to wrap up.

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Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts

1:15pm June 27, 2023

by Vincent Ni

Pakistan's law and justice minister Azam Nazeer Tarar defends his government's decision to use an anti-terrorism law and military courts to try some civilians who were involved in protests last month.

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, during an interview in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 2.

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When Pakistan's politics get tough, Pakistanis respond with memes and humor

9:46am June 16, 2023

by Betsy Joles

Political humor in Pakistan has evolved over the years to evade censorship and other restrictions. After ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest in May, the internet exploded with memes and jokes.

Police officers patrol around the residence of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday. Pakistani police kept up their siege around the home of Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects allegedly sheltered inside was about to expire on Thursday.

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Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates

2:10pm May 18, 2023

The security forces' action came after authorities demanded that Khan hand over dozens of protesters believed to have been among those who smashed and set fire to army installations last week.

Policemen escort Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad on Friday.

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A Pakistani court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be released on bail

12:50pm May 12, 2023

A Pakistani court has granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail in multiple cases against him, allowing for his release following his dramatic arrest earlier this week.

A man runs past a burning car set on fire by angry supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest against the arrest of their leader, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday. A court has ruled that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days. His detention set off clashes between his supporters and police Tuesday.

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Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest

12:58pm May 10, 2023

by The Associated Press

Khan's arrest Tuesday set off skirmishes between his supporters and police in several cities that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raises the prospect of more unrest.

Supporters carry placards displaying a portrait of Imran Khan during a protest in Karachi on March 19, demanding release of arrested party workers in recent police clashes.

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is arrested in Islamabad

5:03pm May 09, 2023

by Diaa Hadid

Paramilitary forces arrested Khan at a court in Islamabad, where he was facing corruption charges. The arrest has triggered rare pushback against the military, the country's most powerful institution.

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