"Shehbaz Sharif Sworn in as Pakistan's Prime Minister Amid Parliament Protests and Kashmir Focus"

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"Shehbaz Sharif Sworn in as Pakistan's Prime Minister Amid Parliament Protests and Kashmir Focus"
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Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan's prime minister for the second time, amid protests from allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan who allege election rigging. Sharif's government faces challenges including economic issues, militant attacks, and political stability, as Khan's party vows to continue protests. Khan, currently serving prison terms, has urged the IMF to link talks with Pakistan to an audit of the February election, as the country relies on bailouts to prop up its foreign exchange reserves.

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