Shehbaz Sharif, a top leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is set to become the 33rd prime minister of Pakistan in a coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as prime minister for second term

More than four weeks after Pakistan held elections, the country finally has a new Prime ministerial face amid protests and poll rigging accusations Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif secured a majority vote in Parliament but an uphill task on reviving Pakistan's economy awaits the incoming leader. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term with 201 votes

More than four weeks after Pakistan held elections, the country finally has a new Prime ministerial face amid protests and poll rigging accusations Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif secured a majority vote in Parliament but an uphill task on reviving Pakistan's economy awaits the incoming leader.

Pakistan Elections: Amid poll rigging claims, Shehbaz Sharif inherits cash-strapped economy

Pakistan is mining a ban on social media as resolution to ban social media platforms such as X, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook has reached Pakistan's Senate. This resolution is scheduled for debate on Monday. As per Senate Secretariat documents, the resolution is aimed at the younger generation for what it perceives as negative and devastating effects of social media. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Social Media Debate: Resolution to ban social media reaches Pak senate

After weeks of twists and turns PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif has been elected by the country's Parliament to be Pakistan's next prime minister. Sharif will lead a coalition government in Alliance with Pakistan People's Party and this will be his second term as the country's Prime Minister. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pak's new PM, to take oath on Monday

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif set to become Prime Minister for a second time

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar ruled out any immediate possibility of revival on the SAARC regional grouping. He said that SAARC is in trouble because of one of the members continuous undertake of violent actions against the other. Watch to know more!

India: EAM Jaishankar slams Pakistan, says 'SAARC' in trouble due to Pakistan's terrorism

Officials said on Sunday (Mar 3) that at least 37 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours in the last 48 hours. More than 50 were reportedly injured.&nbsp;

Since Thursday, widespread heavy rain has caused significant disruption in various sections of the country.&nbsp;

Authorities in different provinces were forced to close schools as the rains swept across Pakistan leading to the collapse of houses and triggering landslides that blocked roads.&nbsp;

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The situation was particularly worsening in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province as eighteen children were among 26 killed there as a result of collapsed buildings.&nbsp;

"As a result of continuous rainfall over the past four days in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a total of 27 individuals have lost their lives," said Taimur Ali Khan, the spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

Another person was killed in a landslip, and over 150 buildings were damaged.&nbsp;

Authorities said that as many as 37 people have been injured in the torrential rains that hit 10 districts, including Bajaur, Swat, Lower Dir, Malakand, Khyber, Peshawar, North, South Waziristan, and Lakki Marwat, of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.&nbsp;

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Chief Minister of KPK Ali Amin Gandapur stated that rain-affected people would not be abandoned in this critical hour and would be adequately compensated for their losses.

Five people were killed in southern Balochistan province after buildings fell on Thursday and Friday, according to Jahanzain Khan, the disaster management agency's chairman.&nbsp;

Damaged roads, floods, and landslides have cut communities off from important towns in Balochistan, while major routes have been blocked in Gilgit-Baltistan, according to local media.&nbsp;

Pakistan's Meteorological Department predicts more rain and snowfall in the region on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Officials said on Sunday (Mar 3) that at least 37 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours in the last 48 hours.

Officials said on Sunday (Mar 3) that at least 37 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours in the last 48 hours. More than 50 were reportedly injured. Since Thursday, widespread heavy rain has caused significant disruption in various sections of the country. Authorities in different provinces were forced to close schools as the rains swept across Pakistan leading to the collapse of houses and triggering landslides that blocked roads. Also read: Shehbaz Sharif 'elected' Pakistan PM weeks after disputed polls The situation was particularly worsening in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province as eighteen children were among 26 killed there as a result of collapsed buildings. "As a result of continuous rainfall over the past four days in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a total of 27 individuals have lost their lives," said Taimur Ali Khan, the spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Another person was killed in a landslip, and over 150 buildings were damaged. Authorities said that as many as 37 people have been injured in the torrential rains that hit 10 districts, including Bajaur, Swat, Lower Dir, Malakand, Khyber, Peshawar, North, South Waziristan, and Lakki Marwat, of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Also read: Zardari Vs Achakzai clash to decide who will be Pakistan's next president Chief Minister of KPK Ali Amin Gandapur stated that rain-affected people would not be abandoned in this critical hour and would be adequately compensated for their losses. Five people were killed in southern Balochistan province after buildings fell on Thursday and Friday, according to Jahanzain Khan, the disaster management agency's chairman. Damaged roads, floods, and landslides have cut communities off from important towns in Balochistan, while major routes have been blocked in Gilgit-Baltistan, according to local media. Pakistan's Meteorological Department predicts more rain and snowfall in the region on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

More than 35 killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan in past 48 hours

Indian security agencies intercepted a Pakistan bound ship from China at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva Port. The ship was suspected of carrying a dual use consignment that could be used by Islamabad in its nuclear and ballistics missiles program. Watch to know more!

India seizes Pak bound suspicious cargo, vessel carried dual-use military goods from China

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, leader of the Pakistan Peoples' Party, submitted his nomination papers for the country's presidential elections. Zardari, father of PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and husband to assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto is set to clash with Mahmood Achakzai.&nbsp;

While Zardari is a joint candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Achakzai is a candidate of the Sunni Ittehad Council.&nbsp;

The two leaders submitted their nomination papers&nbsp;before Islamabad High Court (IHC)&nbsp;Chief Justice Aamer Farooq - the presiding officer for the presidential polls, Pakistan's&nbsp;The News International&nbsp;reported.&nbsp;

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According to The News International, Zardari submitted two nomination papers – one in Islamabad and the second in Karachi.

Three independent candidates Asghar Ali Mubarak, Abdul Qadoos, and Waheed Ahmed Kamal also submitted nomination papers for the presidential election. The presidential elections will be held on March 9.

<h2>Pakistan presidential elections: What next?&nbsp;</h2>

The scrutiny of the nomination papers is scheduled to be conducted on March 4.

The president of Pakistan is elected by the members of the National Assembly, the Senate, and the four provincial assemblies.

The voting for the Presidential election is held through a secret ballot.

<h2>Efforts continue to ramp up support</h2>

On March 2,&nbsp;a delegation led by Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Aimal Wali Khan met Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians President Asif Ali Zardari at the Zardari House.

The PPP in a statement said that ANP has declared support for Zardari in the Presidential polls.

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According to Pakistan's constitution, the president has the power to grant pardon, reprieve, and respite, and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal, or other authority.

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, leader of the Pakistan Peoples' Party, submitted his nomination papers for the country's presidential elections. Zardari, father of PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and husband to assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto is set to clash with Mahmood Achakzai.

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, leader of the Pakistan Peoples' Party, submitted his nomination papers for the country's presidential elections. Zardari, father of PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and husband to assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto is set to clash with Mahmood Achakzai. While Zardari is a joint candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Achakzai is a candidate of the Sunni Ittehad Council. The two leaders submitted their nomination papers before Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq - the presiding officer for the presidential polls, Pakistan's The News International reported. Also read | Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s allies nominate Mahmood Khan Achakzai as presidential candidate According to The News International, Zardari submitted two nomination papers – one in Islamabad and the second in Karachi. Three independent candidates Asghar Ali Mubarak, Abdul Qadoos, and Waheed Ahmed Kamal also submitted nomination papers for the presidential election. The presidential elections will be held on March 9. Pakistan presidential elections: What next? The scrutiny of the nomination papers is scheduled to be conducted on March 4. The president of Pakistan is elected by the members of the National Assembly, the Senate, and the four provincial assemblies. The voting for the Presidential election is held through a secret ballot. Efforts continue to ramp up support On March 2, a delegation led by Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Aimal Wali Khan met Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians President Asif Ali Zardari at the Zardari House. The PPP in a statement said that ANP has declared support for Zardari in the Presidential polls. Also watch | Pakistan: President Arif Alvi getting demands to pardon Imran Khan × According to Pakistan's constitution, the president has the power to grant pardon, reprieve, and respite, and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal, or other authority.

Zardari Vs Achakzai clash to decide who will be Pakistan's next president

Pakistan Elections 2024: PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan's new Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader and brother of the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, managed to win enough votes in the National Assembly to be the country's 25th prime minister weeks after the February 8 elections were held in the backdrop of violence, snapped internet and widespread accusations of rigging.

The vote in the National Assembly was held amid widespread uproar and sloganeering by the PTI-backed lawmakers who have accused that their 'mandate' has been stolen to prevent Imran Khan from returning to power.&nbsp;

The PTI-backed candidates put up Omar Ayub Khan, the grandson of former Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan, as the prime ministerial candidate.

Shehbaz Sharif got 201 votes in his favour while Omar Ayub Khan won 92 votes.&nbsp;

Sharif&nbsp;regained the top job after his party buried the differences with the powerful military.

At the time, Nawaz Sharif was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office. He returned to Pakistan in October.

Before his stint as prime minister, the younger Sharif was known more as an administrator than a politician, having served as chief minister thrice in the country's largest province, Punjab.

The elections concluded after imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was stripped of its election symbol 'bat', following which the PTI candidates went to polls as independents.

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Still, the Khan-backed bloc of the&nbsp;candidates together comprised 93 of 264 seats. This was followed by 80 seats won by Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and 54&nbsp;by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan People's Party (PPP).&nbsp;

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Shehbaz Sharif was earlier named Pakistan's prime minister after Imran Khan was ousted from power following a parliamentary no-trust-vote in April 2022. He served as PM until August 2023 when the caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar took over. Sharif is the joint prime ministerial candidate of the PML(N) and the PPP.&nbsp;

Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader and brother of the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, managed to win enough votes in the National Assembly to be the country's 25th prime minister weeks after the February 8 elections were held in the backdrop of violence, snapped internet and widespread accusations of rigging.

Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader and brother of the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, managed to win enough votes in the National Assembly to be the country's 25th prime minister weeks after the February 8 elections were held in the backdrop of violence, snapped internet and widespread accusations of rigging. The vote in the National Assembly was held amid widespread uproar and sloganeering by the PTI-backed lawmakers who have accused that their 'mandate' has been stolen to prevent Imran Khan from returning to power. The PTI-backed candidates put up Omar Ayub Khan, the grandson of former Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan, as the prime ministerial candidate. Shehbaz Sharif got 201 votes in his favour while Omar Ayub Khan won 92 votes. Sharif regained the top job after his party buried the differences with the powerful military. At the time, Nawaz Sharif was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office. He returned to Pakistan in October. Before his stint as prime minister, the younger Sharif was known more as an administrator than a politician, having served as chief minister thrice in the country's largest province, Punjab. The elections concluded after imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was stripped of its election symbol 'bat', following which the PTI candidates went to polls as independents. Also read | The Capitals: 'Angels' prevail in Islamabad but after historic blow to Pakistan Army Still, the Khan-backed bloc of the candidates together comprised 93 of 264 seats. This was followed by 80 seats won by Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and 54 by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Also watch | Shehbaz Sharif elected PM for second term, to lead coalition govt in Pakistan × Shehbaz Sharif was earlier named Pakistan's prime minister after Imran Khan was ousted from power following a parliamentary no-trust-vote in April 2022. He served as PM until August 2023 when the caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar took over. Sharif is the joint prime ministerial candidate of the PML(N) and the PPP.

Shehbaz Sharif 'elected' Pakistan PM weeks after disputed polls

In a recent development highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding proliferation trading between Pakistan and China, Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23. The vessel, en-route to Karachi, was carrying a suspicious cargo that raised red flags among port authorities, leading to a thorough inspection by Indian authorities and subsequent seizure of the consignment. This interception is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to prevent the illegal transfer of dual-use military-grade items to Pakistan.

India seizes dual-use items bound for Pakistan from China

Shehbaz Sharif to lead coalition government | National assembly voting to elect premier

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq has been elected as the new speaker of the National Assembly (NA) on Friday after the conclusion of the voting process. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq elected as national assembly speaker

Indian customs officials intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship, CMA CGM Attila, at the Nhava Sheva port on January 23. The vessel, en-route to Karachi, was carrying a suspicious cargo that raised red flags among port authorities. Watch to know more!

Indian port authorities intercept merchant ship enroute Karachi

Terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) intelligence chief Azam Cheema died of a heart attack in Pakistan's Faisalabad city, media reports said on Saturday (March 2). Cheema, 70, was a key conspirator of the 26/11 terror attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai in 2008. According to a report by the media outlet India Today, Cheema's funeral was held in Faisalabad's Malkhanwala. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: LeT Intel chief, 26/11 conspirator, Azam Cheema dies of heart attack at age of 70

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Pakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan's party on Tuesday announced a countrywide protest on Saturday against the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections that has prevented the party from returning to power.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to stage countrywide protests against poll "Rigging" on March 2

Three weeks after Pakistan's National elections, the new house was sworn in today. From 'Aayi Aayi PTI' to 'Sher Aaya', sloganeering took centre stage. Anas Mallick reports from the ground.

First session of Pakistan's newly-elected national assembly

Pakistan political churn: National Assembly meets again, to elect speaker; deputy speaker

National Assembly of Pakistan elects PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq

Pakistan: PML-N nominated Ayaz Sadiq elected as speaker of lower house

The PML-N and PPP are technically the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats respectively, because the candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had to run as independents.

Pakistan: After much drama, President Arif Alvi convenes assembly

After a political disaster, it has been hit by a climate disaster. Parts of Pakistan's Balochistan have been hit by heavy rain.

Gravitas | Pakistan's Balochistan battered by heavy rain

Pakistan's newly appointed Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has sparked a big debate online after a video showing her adjusting a female police officer's headscarf went viral. While some praised her gesture as compassionate, others have called it moral policing. The episode has ignited broader discussions around personal space and patriarchal norms in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz divides internet | Video of her fixing lady cop's headscarf sparks debate

Pakistan's historic coalition agreement, PPP & PML-N's power sharing agreement

Historic agreement: PPP and PML-N agree to form Coalition Government in Pakistan

A day in Pakistan's Parliament: Oaths, slogans & chaos

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, confirmed on Friday that he had sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding that it hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad.

Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan writes to IMF, seeks election audit before new loan

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