PML-N Announces Nomination for AJK Prime Minister
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani as the party's candidate for Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has nominated Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani as the party's candidate for Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
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- The AJK Legislative Assembly is scheduled to elect the new prime minister on August 28.
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- Gilani, who was elected to the AJK Legislative Assembly on a technocrat reserved seat, is a former AJK education minister.
- His nomination comes as the PML-N prepares to form the administration after securing a majority in the recent AJK Legislative Assembly elections.
His nomination comes as the PML-N prepares to form the administration after securing a majority in the recent AJK Legislative Assembly elections. Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif Demands Strict Action Over Deadly PIMS Hospital Fire.
In practice, the decision was taken after consultations at the Prime Minister's House. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the consultations. It were attended by Shah Ghulam Qadir, former AJK prime minister Raja Farooq Haider and AJK Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Tariq Farooq.
Gilani's nomination is additionally anticipated to settle documented differences within the PML-N over the party's choice for the top AJK administration position.
Meanwhile, the AJK Legislative Assembly is scheduled to elect the new prime minister on August 28. Capt (Retd) Mahmood Gets Extra Charge of Health Secretary.
With the party holding a majority in the assembly, Gilani is now positioned to become the next prime minister of AJK, subject to the assembly vote. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
Taken together, the developments around PML-N Announces Nomination for AJK Prime Minister point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
