Supporters of the Pakistani Muslim League (PML-N) celebrate with images of party leaders Shahbaz Sharif (R) and Nawaz Sharif in the streets of Lahore, after the Supreme court ruled the two brothers could contest elections May 26, 2009. Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that popular former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his politician brother can contest elections, removing a cause of political uncertainty in recent months. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 33 months ago

Supporters of the Pakistani Muslim League (PML-N) celebrate with images of party leaders Shahbaz Sharif (R) and Nawaz Sharif in the streets of Lahore, after the Supreme court ruled the two brothers could contest elections May 26, 2009. Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that popular former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his politician brother can contest elections, removing a cause of political uncertainty in recent months.

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