Murad Ali Shah, a prominent leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has secured his position as Sindh chief minister for the third consecutive term.
The Sindh Assembly witnessed a spirited session as the election unfolded, with Shah emerging as the 25th leader of the House with an impressive 112 votes. His opponent, Ali Khursheedi from MQM-Pakistan, managed only 36 votes.
The hall reverberated with pro-PPP slogans, marking Murad’s election with a two-thirds majority for the first time. In a total assembly count of 148 members, the proceedings were boycotted by nine PTI-backed members and one from Jamaat-e-Islami, creating an air of political tension.
Murad Ali Shah takes oath as Sindh CM
“I am grateful for the overwhelming support. This victory is a testament to the trust placed in PPP’s vision for Sindh”, said Murad Ali Shah.
Speaker Owais Shah presided over the assembly session, overseeing the swearing-in of the chief minister. The voting process began with party members aligning on either side of the assembly hall, with PPP supporters on the right and MQM backers on the left.
Despite the opposition’s boycott, the assembly saw key figures in attendance, including PPP’s Nadir Magsi, boosting the party’s position to 112. Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, along with his cabinet, also graced the House with their presence.
“I extend my hand to all members, irrespective of party affiliation. Together, let’s work for the prosperity of Sindh,” CM added.
The session unfolded against a backdrop of heightened political fervor, as factions vied to secure their preferred candidate for the crucial position of Leader of the House. With Sindh’s political future at stake, all eyes remained fixed on the assembly floor, awaiting the outcome of this pivotal election.
Meanwhile, in Punjab, Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken oath as the first ever woman chief minister of the country’s most populous province.
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