Posted 3/3/2024, 6:19:00 AM
Maryam Sharif Makes History as First Woman Chief Minister of Punjab Province in Pakistan
- Maryam Sharif, daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif, elected first female chief minister of Punjab province in Pakistan
- Punjab province politically important as it sends most legislators to national assembly and is heartland of military
- Maryam groomed for political leadership over past decade since first entering public stage in 2013 during her father's campaign
- Previously believed in dynasty politics as "will of the people" but Imran Khan has changed political landscape
- Faces challenge of confronting Khan's impact on eroding support for Sharif political dynasty