Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the new Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Twitter. PM Modi wrote on his Twitter post, “India wants peace and stability in a terror-free zone.”
70 years old Shahbaz Sharif He was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday to end the political uncertainty prevailing in the country since the no-confidence motion was moved against his predecessor Imran Khan on March 8.
“Congratulations O Mian Muhammad” Shahbaz Sharif On his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. India seeks peace and stability in a terror-free region, so that we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people.”
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Senate President Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath of office to the new PM Shahbazi In the absence of President Dr Arif Alvi, who went on ‘sick’ leave before the inauguration of the PML-N leader.
Earlier, Pakistan’s parliament had elected unopposed Shahbaz, who was the only candidate left in the race after former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi announced that his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party would boycott the polls and walked out. .
According to the formal result announced by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, “Sharif has secured 174 votes … and has been declared Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri said, adding that his conscience did not allow him. . to conduct the session.
A candidate who wins in a house of 342 must have the support of at least 172 MPs.
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