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Shahbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM

April 11, 2022

Shahbaz Sharif was the only contender for the post of prime minister, after lawmakers removed his predecessor Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote. Sharif will form a new government and elections are planned for next year.

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