Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan’s 24th PM

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan’s 24th PM

Asif Iqbal | March 3, 2024 | 04:50 PM IST | Pakistan News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan’s 24th PM…..image/agencies

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan’s 24th PM

Shehbaz Sharif emerged triumphant in the National Assembly session, securing 201 votes against his opponent, Omar Ayub Khan, who managed 92 votes. The session, presided over by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, commenced with the oath-taking of PML-N’s Jam Kamal.

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected:Political Backing and Protests Mark the Session’s Onset

As the session unfolded, lawmakers from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) expressed their dissent by chanting slogans and displaying pictures of the PTI founder. In a notable coalition, Shehbaz Sharif garnered support from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). Notably, this alliance played a pivotal role in securing Sharif’s victory.

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected:Swearing-In Ceremony Set for March 4 at President’s House

Sources have confirmed that the swearing-in ceremony for Shehbaz Sharif will take place on March 4 at 3 pm in the President’s House, with President Dr. Arif Alvi administering the oath to the new Prime Minister. Ishaq Dar, Hanif Abbasi, and Khursheed Shah played crucial roles in submitting the required documents on behalf of Shehbaz Sharif. A total of seven MNAs proposed and seven seconded Sharif’s nomination papers.

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected:Political Landscape Shifts with Speaker and Deputy Speaker Elections

In a strategic move, both the Pakistan People’s Party and PML-N successfully elected their preferred speaker and deputy speaker in the recent session, defeating the candidates backed by the Sunni Ittehad Council and PTI. This victory solidifies the political standing of the PPP and PML-N in the National Assembly.

Shehbaz Sharif has been elected:Future Elections Loom as New Head of State to be Chosen on March 9

With the election of the Prime Minister concluded, attention now turns to the forthcoming National Assembly session on March 9. During this session, the newly-elected lawmakers will cast their votes to select a new head of the state. This marks the conclusion of the tenure of PTI-backed President Arif Alvi, signifying a potential shift in the political landscape of Pakistan. The intricate interplay of alliances and political maneuvers during these sessions lays the foundation for the future trajectory of the country’s governance.

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