Pakistan’s Parliament has elected 72-year-old Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s 24th Prime Minister, marking his second term in office. His victory, secured with 201 votes in a confidence vote, sparked protests from supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) formed an alliance with rival parties to keep Khan’s candidates out. In his speech, Sharif addressed Kashmir, terrorism, and economic challenges, pledging to promote development and strengthen ties with China and other allies. Meanwhile, Pakistan dismissed US calls for an electoral probe, asserting its sovereignty over internal affairs.