Shehbaz Sharif reelected as Pakistani prime minister
Shehbaz Sharif has been reelected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan by legislators, following the recent general election. This marks his second term in office after a month-long process of election.
Pakistani legislators chose Shehbaz Sharif as the new Prime Minister on Sunday, following a general election that faced delays and accusations of vote-rigging.
The official results from the February 8 election showed that independent candidates linked to Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party won the most seats in parliament, totaling 102.
The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz party (PMLN), led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the older brother of Shehbaz Sharif, came in second with 73 seats. Their long-time rivals, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), secured 54 seats.
None of the three main parties were able to win enough seats to reach the required 169 for a majority.
Shehbaz Sharif is set to become prime minister once again, this time leading a coalition government with the PMLN.
After the vote in the lower house of parliament, opposition party members started chanting at Sharif while he was speaking to other parliamentarians, accusing him of being a thief.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Editor's P/S:
The recent election in Pakistan has highlighted the deep divisions within the country's political landscape. The accusations of vote-rigging and the chaotic scenes in parliament following the election of Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister are a testament to the ongoing challenges facing Pakistani democracy. It is imperative that all parties involved work together to address these issues and ensure a fair and transparent electoral process in the future.
The election results have also raised concerns about the future of Imran Khan's PTI party. Despite winning the most seats, the party fell short of a majority and is now in opposition. It remains to be seen how Khan will navigate this new political landscape and whether he will be able to maintain his popularity with the Pakistani people.
