Hamza Shehbaz took oath as Punjab Chief Minister today (Saturday, July 23). Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman administered the oath at Governor House Lahore.
Taking to Twitter, CM Punjab said he was grateful to God for his party’s success “once again”. He also thanked Asif Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and coalition partners “who played a key role in the strengthening of democracy in the country”.
Hamza Shehbaz retained the office of CM Punjab by securing 179 votes in the run-off elections held yesterday (Friday, July 22). Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi secured 186 votes but 10 PML-Q votes were not counted by Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari because of Chaudhry Shujaat’s letter, which turned the tables in favour of Hamza Shehbaz. In the final tally, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi secured 176 votes.
Taking to Twitter, CM Punjab said he was grateful to God for his party’s success “once again”. He also thanked Asif Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and coalition partners “who played a key role in the strengthening of democracy in the country”.
Hamza Shehbaz retained the office of CM Punjab by securing 179 votes in the run-off elections held yesterday (Friday, July 22). Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi secured 186 votes but 10 PML-Q votes were not counted by Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari because of Chaudhry Shujaat’s letter, which turned the tables in favour of Hamza Shehbaz. In the final tally, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi secured 176 votes.
Pakistani celebrities were quick to react on Hamza’s victory.
Actress Aiman Khan termed it as a ‘sad day for Pakistan’, while expressing her disappointment.
Actor-singer Farhan Saeed revealed that he is “shocked and disgusted” by the results.
Senior actress Iffat Omar congratulated Maryam Nawaz and praised Asif Ali Zardari.
Actor Bilal Qureshi stated that money won and the country lost.
