Maryam Nawaz, a PML-N leader, was sworn in as Punjab’s first female chief minister amid the boycott of proceedings by the Sunni Ittehad Council. She received 220 votes while her opponent received none. The ceremony was attended by various political figures. Nawaz entered parliamentary politics last week after winning the general elections.
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz on Monday took oath as Punjab chief minister (CM), ARY News reported.
Maryam Nawaz was elected as the first female chief minister of Punjab province amid a boycott of proceedings by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) with 220 votes.
Her opponent, Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) candidate Rana Aftab Aftab Ahmad, received zero (0) votes due to the boycott.
Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman administered oath to the newly elected Punjab CM.
The ceremony was attended by former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shahbaz and others.
Maryam Nawaz debuted in parliamentary politics last Friday (February 23) when she was sworn in as a member of the Punjab Assembly, the legislature that previously elected her father and uncle, Shehbaz Sharif, as chief ministers.
Maryam Nawaz, who is the Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president, became a member of the provincial assembly by winning the Feb 8 general elections from constituency 159 Lahore-XV. She also won from NA-119 and later withdrew from the National Assembly seat.
Before embarking on her political career, the newly-elected chief minister led her family’s philanthropic ventures. She was the chairperson of the Sharif Trust, Sharif Medical City and Sharif Education Institutes.
Today, history was made as Maryam Nawaz, a prominent political figure, took oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab. This significant moment marks a new chapter in the political landscape of the province. With her strong leadership and vision, Maryam Nawaz is poised to bring about positive changes and progress in Punjab. Her inauguration speech highlighted her commitment to serving the people and fostering development across various sectors. The public eagerly awaits the impactful initiatives that will be introduced under her leadership, and her tenure is anticipated to usher in a period of transformation and growth for Punjab.
Source: ARY NEWS
Maryam Nawaz, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, has been sworn in as the first female chief minister of Punjab province. She secured the position with 220 votes, as the Sunni Ittehad Council boycotted the proceedings. Rana Aftab Ahmad, the SIC’s candidate, received zero votes due to the boycott. The oath was administered by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman in the presence of former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif. Maryam Nawaz, who is the PML-N senior vice president, entered parliamentary politics after winning the Feb 8 general elections. She has previously led her family’s philanthropic initiatives.
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