"Pakistani Politics: Shehbaz Sharif's Rise and Imran Khan's Setback"

Shehbaz Sharif, the 72-year-old former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is set to return as the PM candidate instead of his older brother Nawaz Sharif, who was widely expected to take the top post. Shehbaz's political career includes serving as the Chief Minister of Punjab multiple times and facing criticism as Prime Minister for economic challenges and perceived ties to the military regime. His elevation has caused disquiet within the PML-N, with reasons cited for his selection including his better equation with the military and Nawaz's reluctance to lead a coalition government.