Asia Compact | 14.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 14.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Pakistan Is the Pakistan People's Party finished? One of Pakistan's most influential liberal political parties, the People's Party, which was once headed by former PM Benazir Bhutto, has tasted one of its heaviest defeats in elections. Is this the end of the PPP? A 'new Sharif' returns to power Opinion: Pakistan at crossroads after historic election Elections in Pakistan: the major players News Myanmar Boating carrying Rohingya Muslims sinks off Myanmar coast as storm nears A boat carrying up to 150 Rohingya Muslims fleeing a cyclone has sunk off the coast of Myanmar, the UN has said. The incident raises fears the storm could endanger tens of thousands of displaced people along the coast. EU criticized for lifting Myanmar sanctions Asia Pakistan A 'new Sharif' returns to power Nawaz Sharif is set to form the new government in Pakistan. He was prime minister of the Islamic country twice in the 1990s. Experts hope to see a new Sharif this time when he sits in the PM office in Islamabad again. Press: High expectations for new Pakistani government Opinion: Pakistan at crossroads after historic election Pakistan concludes crucial vote International Relations Cautious optimism in India over Sharif's victory The Indian political establishment has responded to the victory of former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif in May 11 elections with cautious optimism. Analysts hope that Sharif will be able to revive the Indo-Pakistani ties. A 'new Sharif' is set to return to power Press: High expectations for new Pakistani government Pakistan votes   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013