Sunday, May 12, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: Pakistan ex-premier's party sweeps elections

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
thumbnail Pakistan ex-premier's party sweeps elections
May 13th 2013, 01:51

An expected showdown between Nawaz Sharif and cricket legend Imran Khan never materialized. Sharif is expected to lead the next government.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's overwhelming victory in weekend parliamentary elections returns to power a seasoned politician who historically has had rocky ties with Pakistan's powerful military and is viewed by many as soft on militants and extremist groups.

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