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High debt, low growth and raging inflation will challenge a new government lacking a public mandate
Independents from former PM’s party will be largest group in parliament but will struggle to form government
Incoming government will face economic crisis but lack popular mandate for much-needed reforms, analysts warn
Former prime minister’s party says latest conviction an attempt to suppress its vote on February 8
Ruling overturns lifetime bans for those with criminal convictions ahead of polls next month
Ex-prime minister seeks to unite opposition to Imran Khan ahead of next year’s elections
Shehbaz Sharif, brother of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, elected new PM
Opposition calls for new elections as public anger mounts over rising prices and weak economy
Former leader has been in London for nearly a year after temporary release from prison on medical grounds
Nawaz Sharif’s speech broadcast to a rally organised by a newly launched opposition alliance
Judgment by anti-corruption court a further blow to hopes of a political comeback
Court suspends ex-PM’s 10-year sentence until appeal is heard in London property case
Successive governments have relied on foreign money to help them ride out crises
Former cricketer wins vote of confidence from lawmakers to become Pakistan prime minister
The man set to lead Pakistan is buoyed by self-belief, despite a lack of experience
Former cricket star will have an uphill task delivering in the face of constraints
Rivals’ problems and reported army backing give former cricketer his best chance of power in Wednesday’s election
Fractious relationship with military led to brother Nawaz Sharif’s dismissal as PM
Candidates allege widespread interference by army and intelligence services
Jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif begins appeal against corruption conviction
Ex-premier had returned to Lahore just before elections as 132 are killed in attacks
Former PM has been sentenced to jail over case involving luxury property
Case centres on family’s ownership of 4 luxury apartments in London
Nawaz Sharif was sentenced by an anti-corruption court on Friday
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