Maryam Nawaz Becomes First Woman Chief Minister of Punjab

Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, has achieved a significant political milestone by becoming the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab province.

Election Victory Amidst Opposition Walkout

  • Lawmakers’ Walkout: Maryam Nawaz secured victory in the chief ministerial elections despite facing a walkout by lawmakers from Imran Khan’s party-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC).
  • Defeat of Opponent: She defeated Rana Aftab of the PTI-backed SIC in the election, marking a significant political triumph in the politically crucial Punjab province.

Oath Ceremony: Paving the Way for Female Leadership

  • Historic Oath: Maryam Nawaz, aged 50 and holding the position of senior vice president within the PML-N, officially took the oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab, marking a groundbreaking moment in Pakistan’s political history.

 

 

 

Piyush Shukla

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