Murad Ali Shah has been nominated by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to run for Sindh chief minister for a record fourth time. Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced the nomination, emphasizing the goal of surpassing their own record. The PPP comfortably holds a majority in the Sindh Assembly, indicating a smooth election process for their nominees.
LAHORE: With the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is all set to form the next government in Sindh for record fourth consecutive time, Murad Ali Shah has been picked to be the party’s nominee for provincial chief minister, ARY News reported on Friday.
Addressing a press conference following PPP’s Sindh parliamentary committee meeting, party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Murad Ali Shah would be the party’s candidate for Sindh chief minister.
“We will request him to take the responsibility of this post again. But this time round we have to beat our own record,” the former foreign minister noted.
Murad Ali Shah was first elected Sindh chief minister in 2016. After the 2018 general elections, he was nominated for the coveted office by his party.
Bilawal Bhutto also announced that Naveed Anthony would be the candidate for Sindh Assembly deputy speaker. He further said that Awais Shah would be the candidate for Sindh Assembly speaker.
In the Feb 8 general elections held on 130 general seats of the Sindh Assembly, the PPP had secured 87 seats, followed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan that bagged 28 seats, Grand Democratic Alliance and Jamaat-i-Islami two each and 11 independents backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf.
The PPP enjoys a comfortable majority in the house and it doesn’t need support from any other party to get its speaker, deputy speaker and chief minister elected.
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We are pleased to share the recent news of Murad Ali Shah’s nomination for the important role of Sindh Chief Minister. As an experienced and dedicated leader, Shah’s nomination comes at a crucial time for the governance of Sindh. With a proven track record in public service, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His commitment to the betterment of Sindh and its people has been evident throughout his career. The nomination of Murad Ali Shah signals a promising future for the region, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact of his leadership. Stay tuned for further developments on this significant appointment.
Source: ARY NEWS
Murad Ali Shah has been nominated by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for the Sindh chief minister’s position, aiming for a record fourth consecutive term. The party’s chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, disclosed this decision after a Sindh parliamentary committee meeting. The party is also planning to field Naveed Anthony for Sindh Assembly deputy speaker and Awais Shah for Sindh Assembly speaker. The PPP’s strong performance in the recent general elections secures a comfortable majority in the Sindh Assembly, eliminating the need for support from other parties. This nomination solidifies PPP’s position in the province.
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