Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), assumed the prime ministership for the second time on Sunday, securing 201 votes in the National Assembly and thereby becoming the country's 24th prime minister.
Announcing the results, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq declared, "Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been elected prime minister with 201 votes. Omar Ayub Khan obtained 92 votes," amidst protests by lawmakers from the opposition SIC.
Following his victory, Shehbaz, the sole politician to secure the position for a second consecutive term, was invited by the speaker to occupy the prime minister's seat and deliver an address to the house.
Shehbaz's win was anticipated, given his support from seven other parties alongside the PML-N. These included the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), and National Party (NP).
In his inaugural speech as prime minister, Shehbaz, flanked by party leaders, extended gratitude to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif for nominating him for the prestigious position. He also thanked his allies for their steadfast support.
