Posted 3/3/2024, 10:24:59 AM
Shehbaz Sharif Elected as Pakistan's New PM, Vows to Fix Economy and Seek Justice for May 9 Violence
- Shehbaz Sharif elected as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan, obtaining 201 votes against Omar Ayub's 92
- Victory speech disrupted by protests from Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) lawmakers
- Highlighted economic challenges like rising debt, circular debt, losses in state-owned enterprises
- Vowed to boost agriculture, bring perpetrators of May 9 violence to justice, stimulate business
- Extended olive branch to opposition, calling for cooperation to address country's issues