"Shehbaz Sharif Reinstated as Pakistan's Prime Minister Amid Controversy"
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Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan's new prime minister, replacing the imprisoned former premier Imran Khan, amid allegations of vote rigging by Khan's allies in parliament. Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub, who was backed by Khan's party. The election, overshadowed by violence and a mobile phone shutdown, has been contested by Khan's party, which claims evidence of rigging. Sharif aims to address economic challenges, repair ties with the U.S., and seek a new IMF bailout, while facing opposition protests and demands for a probe into the election.
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