Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz Sharif for PM post, daughter for Punjab CM

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who was widely expected to be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan, has instead nominated his brother, former PM Shehbaz Sharif to lead the next coalition government, as per the party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb.

She added that Nawaz’s daughter and party’s senior vice president Maryam Nawaz has been nominated for the post of Punjab Chief Minister.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as a key player, pledging its support to Sharif's party to form a minority government, effectively ending days of uncertainty that gripped the nation after national elections last week returned a hung parliament

With PML-N securing 80 seats and PPP following closely with 54 seats, the two parties have combined forces to achieve a simple majority in the 264-seat legislature.

Speaking at a news conference alongside Shehbaz Sharif and leaders from various political factions, former President Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of PPP, expressed the collective resolve to steer Pakistan out of crisis through a collaborative approach.

PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari outlined conditions for their support, emphasizing their commitment to electing the prime minister while refraining from joining the government directly.

Despite concerns raised about the stability of such a coalition, the alliance has effectively quelled uncertainties surrounding government formation, which surfaced following the split verdict of the Feb. 8 elections.

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