Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif, PTI’s Qureshi file nomination papers for PM’s post

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday nominated himself for the put up of prime minister, even though the former ruling bash Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) named Shah Mehmood Qureshi as its prospect for the write-up.

The go came hours just after Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken out from business office by way of a no-self-confidence vote held early Sunday morning, starting to be the initial premier in the country’s heritage to be despatched dwelling just after getting rid of the believe in of the House.

In accordance with the deadline of the submission stipulated by the Nationwide Assembly, 70-yr-old Shehbaz submitted nomination papers for the new leader of the home, the Specific Tribune newspaper reported.

PML-N senior leaders Khawaja Asif and Rana Tanveer will act as endorsers for Shehbaz.

Khan’s party nominated 65-yr-outdated previous international minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi as its candidate for the premier’s write-up.

PTI leaders Aamir Dogar and Ali Muhammad Khan will serve as endorsers for the party’s vice-chairman.

The National Assembly Secretariat experienced before announced the time for the submission of nomination papers and scrutiny for the election of premier and leader of the home.

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