Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new prime minister
Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday installed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif as the country's 23rd prime minister.
Mon Apr 11 2022
In election test, ousted Pakistan PM's heir-apparent takes limelight
This past weekend, crowds mobbed Maryam's car and threw rose petals as she crisscrossed the eastern city of Lahore campaigning for her mother, Kulsoom.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Pakistani lawmakers elect ousted PM Nawaz Sharif's ally Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as replacement
Lawmakers of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party banged on benches and chanted "Lion, lion Nawaz Sharif" after the vote.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Musharraf disqualified from Pakistan election
Pervez Musharraf was Tuesday disqualified from contesting Pakistani elections next month, crushing his ambition to 'save' the troubled nuclear-armed country just weeks after his return from exile.
Tue Apr 16 2013
Musharraf confirms return to Pakistan despite 'peril'
Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf said Friday he would definitely return home Sunday to contest historic elections in May and that he was prepared to risk any danger to his life.
Fri Mar 22 2013