Rivals of Pakistan ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for PM

Shehbaz Sharif (KM Chaudary/AP)

The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan have announced details of a powersharing agreement, naming Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister.

The much-awaited announcement followed days of talks among the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML), the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and other parties who did not gain enough seats in the February 8 vote to govern on their own.