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Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan Muslim League-N has been elected as the first ever woman Chief Minister of Punjab.
She secured two hundred twenty votes, during the session of the provincial assembly, which held in Lahore today.
Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan announced the result of the voting process.
Sunni Ittehad Council had fielded Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan as its candidate. However, the Council boycotted the entire electoral process.
Speaking in the House after her election, newly elected Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced various measures to provide relief to common man.
Maryam Nawaz said she is the Chief Minister of the whole province, irrespective of party affiliation.
She said that doors of her chamber will always remain open even for the Opposition members as well.
Maryam Nawaz thanked Almighty Allah for this historic day. She also thanked the party leadership including Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif and allied parties for showing confidence in her.
The newly elected Chief Minister said there is
no sentiment of revenge in her heart against any political opponent. She said that she wants to see Punjab as a successful business hub.
Source: Radio Pakistan