Pakistan: Gilani elected as new prime minister

Pakistan’s parliament elected former speaker and Bhutto loyalist Yousaf Raza Gilani today as the nation’s new prime minister.

Pakistan: Gilani elected as new prime minister
Mon, 24 Mar, 2008 - 14:33

Pakistan’s parliament elected former speaker and Bhutto loyalist Yousaf Raza Gilani today as the nation’s new prime minister.

Gilani was a long-time aide to slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, whose party now dominates the legislature after last month’s elections.

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