Sunday noon was the deadline announced by newly-elected Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan for the submission of nomination papers for the post. Malik Ahmed Khan verified the nomination papers and stated that the election for the coveted slot will be held in tomorrow’s assembly session.
Maryam Nawaz, the political heir of PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, was nominated as the party’s candidate for the chief minister position of Punjab, the country’s most populous province.
PTI named Rana Aftab Ahmed Khan as its new candidate for the post following the provincial police’s attempt to arrest its earlier nominee, Mian Aslam Iqbal.
PTI leader Hammad Azhar mentioned that party founder Imran Khan had initially nominated Mian Aslam Iqbal for the position, but due to the police presence outside the Punjab Assembly, Rana Aftab was chosen after consultations.
SIC Confident of Securing CM Position
Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) candidate for Punjab chief minister, Rana Aftab, expressed confidence in winning the CM’s seat in Monday’s election after meeting Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan.
Numbers Game
PML-N and its allies have a significant number of candidates, ensuring a competitive election. With a clear majority in the House, there are no obstacles for Maryam Nawaz to secure the top position.
Earlier, PML-N won the Punjab Assembly speaker and deputy speaker elections, with Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan elected as PA Speaker and Malik Zaheer Ahmed Channer as deputy speaker.