Supporters of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, carry posters and national flags as they participate in pro-government rally in support of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in Lahore, August 25, 2014. REUTERS/Mohsin Raza
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As thousands of protesters blockaded Pakistan's parliament last week, the spirits of the lawmakers inside were briefly lifted by a rare appearance from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
But Sharif only listened in silence as legislator after legislator denounced the protesters seeking his government's resignation. He then stood up, and left through a back door.
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