Chaos Erupts as New Pakistani Assembly Convenes Amid Rigging Claims and Protests
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Newly elected National Assembly sees chaotic first session with protests from PTI members over alleged election rigging and Imran Khan's arrest. This could paralyze operations.
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PTI members plan to continue protesting and disrupting proceedings until they regain seats they believe were unfairly taken from them.
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Unlike in 2002, current opposition lacks as many seasoned politicians to exert control. PTI outnumbers other opposition groups.
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Some optimism from leaders like Mengal calling for "general surgery" to fix issues, but joy missing from new government's faces.
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Notable politicians like Nawaz Sharif, Fazlur Rehman and Yousuf Raza Gilani returned and took oaths after long hiatuses.