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Imran defeats Shahbaz to become Pak's new PM

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Aug 17 2018 | 6:20 PM IST

Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan today defeated Shahbaz Sharif in a one-sided contest to become Pakistan's next prime minister after the grand opposition alliance fell apart over the PML-N chief's nomination for the top post.

The election in the 15th National Assembly became just a formality after the Pakistan Peoples Party led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with 54 seats abstained from voting.

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First Published: Aug 17 2018 | 6:20 PM IST

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