PDM Coalition Regains Power in Pakistan with Shehbaz as PM, Maryam Gets Punjab CM Post, Faces Economic and Stability Challenges
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PDM 2.0 formed government again with mostly the same cast, led by PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif instead of Nawaz Sharif.
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Backroom dealings and support of establishment helped PDM come to power instead of elections ushering Nawaz Sharif's 4th term as expected.
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Maryam Nawaz given major responsibility as CM Punjab to regain lost ground.
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PPP emerged most astute by securing posts without carrying PML-N's baggage.
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Big challenges ahead include economic woes, polarization, keeping allies happy, and convincing international lenders of stability.