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ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday at a ceremony held at the President House.
Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani administered oath to Shehbaz Sharif after President Dr. Arif Alvi excused himself from oath-ceremony citing ill-health.
The President’s official Twitter account said he complained of discomfort and has been examined by a doctor. “President Dr. Arif Alvi has complained of discomfort. The physician has examined him thoroughly and has advised him rest for a few days,” the post read.
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The three services chiefs, PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and other political leaders were in attendance at the ceremony.
Earlier today, PML-N president Shehbaz was elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan. PML-N MNA Ayaz Sadiq, who acted as Speaker, announced the results.
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Shehbaz bagged 174 votes while his opponent from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi did not receive any vote as he boycotted the prime minister’s election.