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Pakistan's newly elected assembly opens amid pro-Imran Khan protests

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Protests by supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan dominated the first session of the country's newly elected National Assembly. The Lower House convened today -- exactly three weeks after the nation voted to elect a new government. The elections, which saw no party winning a majority, have been plagued by allegations of rigging and interference. On Monday, parliamentarians are expected to elect the next prime minister. Hira Mustafa reports.

Protests by supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan dominated the first session of the country's newly elected National Assembly. The Lower House convened today -- exactly three weeks after the nation voted to elect a new government. The elections, which saw no party winning a majority, have been plagued by allegations of rigging and interference. On Monday, parliamentarians are expected to elect the next prime minister. Hira Mustafa reports.

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