Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s new PM after week of drama

Newly elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif (National Assembly of Pakistan via AP)

Pakistan’s parliament has elected opposition politician Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the ousting of Imran Khan.

Mr Sharif took the oath of office inside the stately, white marble palace known as the Presidency in a brief ceremony.