Nawaz Sharif names Shehbaz as next PM and Maryam as Punjab CM. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has officially declared Shehbaz Sharif as its nominee for the coveted position of prime minister, signaling a significant development in the country’s political landscape.
Concurrently, reports have surfaced indicating that Maryam Nawaz, the influential figure within the PML-N hierarchy, is poised to contest for the position of Punjab chief minister.
While these announcements mark a pivotal moment for the PML-N, the final decision on the consensus candidate for the prime ministerial role is pending, pending discussions among allied parties.
The endorsement of both Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz by Nawaz Sharif, the prominent leader of the PML-N, underscores a unified front within the party leadership.
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This move is anticipated to bolster the party’s standing and strategic positioning ahead of crucial political maneuvers.
In a noteworthy development, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has extended appreciation to former President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for their declared support for the PML-N.
Following a telephonic exchange with Zardari and Bilawal, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed gratitude on behalf of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for the solidarity extended by the PPP.
As Nawaz Sharif names Shehbaz as next PM and Maryam as Punjab CM, the gesture of collaboration between the PML-N and PPP holds promise for addressing the prevailing political and economic challenges facing the nation.
Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), had declared that Nawaz Sharif will be the party’s nominee for prime minister should they secure a simple majority in parliament.
He indicated that if the PML-N falls short of a simple majority, the decision for the premiership candidate would be made through consultations within the party ranks.
