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Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's prime minister, as protests hit parliament

Lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister for the second time, as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan shouted in protest.

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Shehbaz Sharif Voted In As Pakistan's Prime Minister For Second Time

Shehbaz Sharif was voted in on Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Imran Khan.

International Business Times

Shehbaz Sharif poised to take Pakistan PM's seat for second time

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is the prime ministerial candidate for the newly-formed eight-party alliance, is poised to take the PM's seat for the second time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan's Compromise Candidate Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif, set to be named Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, has stepped to the fore as a compromise candidate suited to turbulent times.

International Business Times

Pakistan condemns India’s ‘high handedness’ in seizure of ‘commercial goods’

Pakistan responded to the seizure of dual use items bound from China to Pakistan by Indian authorities at Mumbai port in January. Islamabad condemned India’s “high handedness” in seizure of “commercial goods” and this “disruption of free trade underscores the dangers inherent in arbitrary assumption of policing roles by states…

The Hindu

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote

Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of February 8 election.

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Chinese dual-use cargo heading to Pakistan seized

Indian security agencies in Mumbai seized a dual-use consignment from China bound for Pakistan's nuclear and missile programme.

The Hindu

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Are snakebites rising in South Asia — and what’s responsible?

A study from Sri Lanka suggests climate change will spark a rise in the numbers of people receiving snakebites.

Al Jazeera

BJP blames Congress’ ‘appeasement politics’, demands NIA probe

BJP accuses Congress of "appeasement politics" after Bengaluru bomb blast, demands NIA investigation, alleging cover-up of "Pakistan Zindabad" slogan.

The Hindu

Who cooked up butter chicken? A court seeks the answer. Plus: Madhur Jaffrey's recipe

Two families are battling for bragging rights as the inventor of the wildly popular dish. Will the truth come out? Or it could be there's another origin story involving ... British tastebuds?

WEKU

Cricket Australia paid to promote affiliate of controversial gambling company during Boxing Day Test

Exclusive: Sporting body featured 1xBat logo in broadcast despite receiving warnings from Pakistan the week before

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Day trips to Kashmir’s border towns, Gurez and Keran

As the army welcomes trekkers and tourists to Gurez and Keran, one can see local life play out and catch glimpses of the other side

The Hindu

Slogan case: Police question seven persons

The Vidhana Soudha police questioned seven persons, including a chilli merchant from Haveri who was present during the victory celebrations by supporters of Naseer Hussain after he won the Rajya Sabha polls, in the corridors of the Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, in the “pro-Pakistan slogan” case.

The Hindu

Pakistan's National Assembly Swears In New Members Amid Chaos

Pakistan's National Assembly swearing-in ceremony marred by protests over alleged election rigging. Shehbaz Sharif set to lead new government amidst ongoin...

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BJP urges Governor to recommend dismissal of Congress government in Karnataka

BJP legislators described the episode of alleged pro-Pakistan sloganeering in the corridors of Vidhana Soudha as an anti-national act, and suspected that those behind the episode may be having Pakistani terror links.

The Hindu

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UNHRC

In a strong retort to debt-trapped Pakistan after it raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India has said it cannot pay any attention to a country which is soaked in red due to the bloodshed from terrorism that it sponsors around…

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‘Vote-thief!’: Imran Khan allies protest 'rigged election' as Pakistan swears in new parliament

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.

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J&K: Police attaches properties in Ganderbal of 6 proclaimed offenders based in Pak

The police said the properties belonged to six proclaimed offenders who went to Pakistan, or PoK, for training in illegal arms. Read further on Dynamite News:

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As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates

While ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif of the PMLN bloc is frontrunner, independents backed by Imran Khan hope to clinch a surprise.

The Hindu

BJP, ABVP members stage protest in Dharwad against those raising ‘pro-Pakistan’ slogans

BJP and ABVP members protest against pro-Pakistan slogans in Bengaluru, demand sedition charges and action against offenders.

The Hindu

‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans | BJP demands NIA probe, resignation of Congress government in Karnataka

‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans: BJP demands resignation of Congress government over pro-Pakistan slogans, calls for NIA probe, amid legislative chaos in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

NCB-Navy-Gujarat ATS joint operation makes largest ever offshore drug seizure

Largest offshore drug seizure in India, worth ₹1,200 crore, leads to arrest of five with suspected Pakistan links.

The Hindu

Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

Indian Army troops fire at Pakistani drone intruding LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, search operation underway.

The Hindu

Suo motu case registered over alleged ‘pro-Pak’ slogans in Bengaluru

Following claims by a section of news channels and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that supporters of Rajya Sabha winner from Congress Syed Nasir Hussain had raised “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans in the corridors of the Vidhana Soudha, the Bengaluru city police registered a suo motu case on Tuesday night.

Al Jazeera

Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials

Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.

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