evidence: Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan prime minister amid chaotic scenes in parliament [...] Pakistan’s parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister, ending a political deadlock almost a month long following elections on 8 February which were marred by allegations of rigging. [...] "Shehbaz Sharif is declared to have been elected the prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq announced, after which Mr Sharif hugged his elder brother.