Shehbaz Sharif named as Pakistan’s next PM

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has nominated his brother, Shehbaz Sharif, for the position of Pakistan Prime Minister, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported.

He has also nominated Maryam Nawaz for the post of Punjab Chief Minister.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb made the announcement on social media platform X. According to the statement, Nawaz Sharif thanked the people of Pakistan and leaders of all political parties who provided political support.

In a post on X, Aurangzeb stated, “Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has nominated Mr. Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif for the post of Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, while he has nominated Mr. Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the post of Chief Minister Punjab. Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif, while thanking the people of Pakistan and the leaders of all the political parties providing political support, has expressed his firm belief that as a result of these decisions, Pakistan will be free from economic risks and people will be free from inflation.”

Earlier, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif announced that Nawaz Sharif will be the party’s candidate for the Prime Minister and Maryam Nawaz will be the candidate for the Punjab Chief Minister’s position, according to The Express Tribune report.

Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks after a multi-party gathering at Pakistan Muslim League (Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s house in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Speaking about his previous term as Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif said, “When I was PM, I had announced Nawaz Sharif as our party’s candidate for PM, and I now request him to accept the position. Additionally, I am officially announcing Maryam Nawaz as our candidate for Punjab CM.”

He spoke about the coalition government’s achievements in averting a default during his tenure as Pakistan PM. He attributed the government’s achievements to the collective efforts of the individuals present, according to The Express Tribune report.

He also mentioned the formation of committees by both PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party to determine the future course of action.