Pakistan's old guard confronts shock upset to Imran Khan in Punjab heartland

After being blindsided by the shock victory of candidates loyal to Imran Khan in elections two weeks ago, rivals of the jailed former prime minister are set to govern again as they cobble together a coalition of Pakistan's traditional ruling parties.

Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-N has agreed to form a government with groups including the Pakistan People's party of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto. Analysts said the arrangement appeared to have the support of the powerful army.