ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif, the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), assumed the role of Prime Minister for the second time on Sunday after securing 201 votes in the National Assembly, thereby becoming the country’s 24th premier.
“Mr. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as the Prime Minister with 201 votes, while Omar Ayub Khan received 92 votes,” announced National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq amidst protests by SIC lawmakers.
Following the announcement, Shehbaz, the sole politician to hold the position of Prime Minister for consecutive terms, was invited by the speaker to occupy the prime ministerial seat and deliver his address to the house.
Shehbaz’s victory was anticipated due to his endorsement by seven other parties alongside PML-N. The Prime Minister-elect garnered support from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), and National Party (NP).
In his inaugural speech as Prime Minister, Shehbaz, flanked by party leaders, expressed gratitude to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for nominating him for the esteemed position and thanked his allies for their support.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
