In a momentous ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Shehbaz Sharif, the newly elected Prime Minister who secured a victory with 201 votes in the recent National Assembly voting, solemnly took the oath of office.
President Arif Alvi administered the oath, marking the commencement of Shehbaz Sharif’s term as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The ceremony, inaugurated with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, witnessed the presence of key figures, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahar Shamsad Mirza and Army Chief General Asim Munir. Prominent political figures such as Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah, and Chief Minister of Balochistan Sardar Faraz Bugti were also in attendance. Additionally, ambassadors from various countries graced the occasion, contributing to the international significance of the oath-taking ceremony.
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Following the oath taking, both Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and his counterpart for the caretaker government, Anwar ul Haq Kakar, will be honored with the Guard of Honor by the armed forces at the Prime Minister’s House. This symbolizes a formal acknowledgment of their roles in the highest offices of the country.
Responsibilities of PM Shehbaz Sharif
In the coming days, the detailed functions and responsibilities of the Prime Minister’s Office will be outlined, shedding light on the strategic direction Shehbaz Sharif aims to take during his term. Moreover, Prime Minister Sharif is scheduled to meet Anwar ul Haq Kakar, the caretaker Prime Minister, to discuss the transition and exchange insights.
The oath-taking ceremony follows the National Assembly voting held yesterday, where Sharif secured a resounding victory with 201 votes, surpassing his opponent Omar Ayub Khan, who obtained 92 votes. As Shehbaz Sharif officially takes the helm, all eyes are on the anticipated unveiling of his cabinet and the policy directions he will set for the nation in the coming months.
