Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43pm on 26 Feb 2024,Monday International
Maryam Nawaz, 50, of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has become Pakistan's first woman chief minister of Punjab province, marking a historic moment. Elected amid a walkout by Imran Khan's party-backed lawmakers, Maryam expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged not to seek revenge. Supported by PML-N allies, she secured 220 votes in the 327-seat assembly. The opposition boycotted, chanting "Queen of Mandate Thieves." Despite challenges, Maryam called for unity. Her father, Nawaz Sharif, nominated his brother as the party's prime ministerial candidate. Maryam's victory symbolizes a breakthrough for women in Pakistani politics, setting a precedent for the future.
