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Pakistani Party Leader Looks Forward, as Claims of Vote-Rigging Swirl - New York Times Mon, 13 May 2013 01:52:22 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Pakistani Party Leader Looks Forward, as Claims of Vote-Rigging Swirl New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif began talks on Sunday to form a new government, as partial election returns suggested that he and his party would have a commanding hold on Parliament. But Pakistani election officials said ... Sharif poised to form government after Pakistan pollReuters Pakistan ex-premier's party sweeps electionsLos Angeles Times Pakistan's Next Leader Vows Better US TiesWall Street Journal TIME -USA TODAY all 1,367 news articles »

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Obama praises Pakistan elections - USA Today - USA TODAY Sun, 12 May 2013 16:27:03 GMT

Obama praises Pakistan elections - USA Today USA TODAY President Obama issued a statement Sunday praising elections in Pakistan: "I congratulate the people of Pakistan on the successful completion of yesterday's parliamentary elections. The United States stands with all Pakistanis in welcoming this ...

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Pakistan Stocks Seen Extending Record Rally on Election Results - Bloomberg Mon, 13 May 2013 00:08:43 GMT

Pakistan Stocks Seen Extending Record Rally on Election Results Bloomberg Pakistan's stocks are poised to extend a record rally as unofficial election results showed a party led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif winning the most seats in parliament. Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League will probably lead a government that ... and more »

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Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif locks down victory - Washington Post Sun, 12 May 2013 15:14:14 GMT

Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif locks down victory Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Nawaz Sharif, who twice served as Pakistan's prime minister in the 1990s, has decisively garnered enough seats in Parliament to give him an unprecedented third term in the post, analysts said Sunday, as election results continued ...

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Explosion on bus kills 19 in Pakistan's tribal region - NBCNews.com (blog) Sun, 12 May 2013 19:50:56 GMT

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Explosion on bus kills 19 in Pakistan's tribal region NBCNews.com (blog) By Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC News. PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least 19 people were killed in an explosion on a bus traveling in the North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday. There were conflicting reports about what may have caused the blast, with some ... 15 killed in gas cylinder blast in NW PakistanXinhua all 4 news articles »

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Former PM Declares Victory in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal Sun, 12 May 2013 11:05:09 GMT

Former PM Declares Victory in Pakistan Wall Street Journal LAHORE, Pakistan—A conservative former Pakistani prime minister ousted in a 1999 military coup, Nawaz Sharif, headed toward leading the nuclear-armed nation for the third time after Saturday's election that also turned populist cricket legend Imran ...

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A look at major issues facing Pakistan's election winner ex-premier Nawaz Sharif - Fox News Sun, 12 May 2013 14:37:39 GMT

A look at major issues facing Pakistan's election winner ex-premier Nawaz Sharif Fox News ISLAMABAD – The winner of Pakistan's historic national election, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, faces a host of problems, including faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants. FALTERING ECONOMIC ...

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Nawaz Sharif poised to return as Pakistan PM - Aljazeera.com Sun, 12 May 2013 15:29:27 GMT

Nawaz Sharif poised to return as Pakistan PM Aljazeera.com Nawaz Sharif, winner of the Pakistani elections, is holding talks to form a new government, with fixing the economy and tackling the armed insurgency likely to be his two biggest challenges. Partial, unofficial results from Saturday's elections ...

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India Hopes for Better Ties with Pakistan - Voice of America Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:53 GMT

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India Hopes for Better Ties with Pakistan Voice of America NEW DELHI — With former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appearing set to take power in Pakistan, India has expressed hope that relations with its arch rival will improve, while Afghanistan is hoping for more cooperation in ending the Taliban insurgency.

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National Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections - Voice of America - Voice of America Sun, 12 May 2013 16:44:56 GMT

Voice of America

National Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections - Voice of America Voice of America ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Election Commission on Sunday endorsed the country's landmark elections that will see the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power via the ballot box in the country's history. It declared the country's elections for a new ...