In Pakistan, Sharif Turns To Unstable Nation's Dire Problems

Mark Memmott — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:52:00 +0000

With a commanding lead for his party in the vote count following Saturday's parliamentary elections, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is returning to power with a clear mandate to focus on the grave problems facing his nation, as NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from Lahore for Morning Edition.

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Nawaz Sharif Expected To Win Pakistan's Elections

Julie McCarthy — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:21:00 +0000

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The last time Nawaz Sharif was prime minister of Pakistan, it did not work out so well for him. Sharif won a big election, moved to consolidate his power, and named a new army chief - only to see that same general overthrow him in a coupe in 1999.

INSKEEP: Sharif ended up in exile for years.

Pakistan Elections: Sharif Victory Seen, Completing Comeback

Bill Chappell — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:39:00 +0000

Nearly 14 years after being ousted from power by a military coup, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is poised to lead the country once again. Unofficial results from Saturday's general elections predict a return to power for Sharif, 63.

Several media reports indicate the two-time former prime minister's Pakistan Muslim League will capture more than 100 of the 272 National Assembly seats directly elected in the vote.

In Pakistan, It's The 'Bat' Versus The 'Lion'

Julie McCarthy — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:35:42 +0000

At a bustling polling station in the Lahore district where Imran Khan is seeking a parliament seat, the attitudes of Pakistani voters on Saturday reflected the intensity of the contest between the former cricket star and former two-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Supporting Khan: 'We Don't Need Loans; We Need Jobs'

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Pakistanis Brave Violence To Cast Historic Votes

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:54:00 +0000

Pakistanis voted in parliamentary elections Saturday after a violent campaign season that left dozens dead. NPR's Julie McCarthy is in Lahore and tells Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Arun Rath the latest.