Pakistan's National Assembly has sworn in newly elected members Pakistan Muslim League Nawas and Pakistan People's Party have formed a new government after the February 8th elections.

Pakistan: Newly-elected lawmakers take oath in National Assembly

Newly elected members took oath in Pakistan National Assembly's inaugural session. Those who took oath on Thursday included the PML-N's Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif and PPP'S Asif Zardari, chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and Maulana Fazlur Rehman among others. The session which began after an hour delay was marred by chaos with PTI-backed lawmakers raising slogans alleging election rigging.

Pakistan: Sharif brothers, Bilawal Bhutto sworn-in as lawmakers

Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly adjourned until Friday

India slammed Pakistan at the 55th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). First Secretary Anupama Singh raised the issue of persecution of minorities in Pakistan, she also described Pakistan's Human Rights record as truly abysmal.

India attacks Pakistan at UNHRC for J&K comments

After weeks of turmoil over the formation of a government in Pakistan following Feb 8 polls, the newly-elected Parliament Thursday held its first session at the summon of caretaker President Arif Alvi. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan's newly-elected national assembly convenes

Pakistan: Newly-elected national assembly convenes

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<p>Newly crowned Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province,&nbsp;Maryam Nawaz Sharif has divided the internet over a video where she can be seen fixing a woman police officer's 'dupatta' (head scarf) after it slipped from her head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was uploaded by Maryam's PR team on her social media handles to show her empathetic side to the public, as the caption suggested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s act of adjusting a police officer’s dupatta is a powerful reminder that leadership is about compassion and understanding," read the caption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video immediately went viral but as is the case with any discourse on the internet, it polarised the users. While some applauded the CM for her generosity and helping out the police officer, others criticised her for touching the officer without her consent and upholding a patriarchal and regressive practice of covering the head.</p>

<p>"This is unbelievable, how can she touch her belongings and how can she decide when and how she should wear her Dupatta? This is condemnable," criticised one user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Madam Chief Minister you are encouraging other fanatic people in society to take such actions and think they have the right to do so. These actions are wrong on so many levels please don’t do this already our daughters, sisters and mothers are a soft target for many fanatics," commented another.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another added: "Madam CM is setting a bad example by interfering in personal space of a lady."</p>

<p>"Shameful and disgusting, especially being a woman. Who gave you the right. Go Invade someone's else personal space. This mindset is just pathetic!"</p>

<p>However, few saw the kind side of her actions and said Maryam did not intervene for any personal gain, albeit it was a simple act of kindness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This action is like an elder sister. It's not like bullying or giving her a low feel. It's like an older sister. So much love and ownership," said a user on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"MNS is not wrong here. she isn't forcing hijab on her but fixing it for her. The PO is clearly a Hijabi girl and for ba parda women, it is a matter of extreme importance. Not even her supporter but she is not wrong here."</p>

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<h2><strong>Maryam takes oath</strong></h2>

<p>The daughter of&nbsp;three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam became the&nbsp;first-ever woman chief minister of a province in Pakistan on Monday (Feb 26). She took oath as the CM&nbsp;at a ceremony at the Governor House in the presence of her father&nbsp;and uncle Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maryam-nawaz-becomes-first-ever-woman-cm-of-province-in-pakistan-calls-it-victory-of-every-woman-694154"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM in Pakistan, calls it 'victory of every woman'</strong></a></p>

<p>She secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly, the Punjab assembly speaker said as he announced the results.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Newly crowned Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has divided the internet over a video where she can be seen fixing a woman police officer's 'dupatta' (head scarf) after it slipped from her head.

Newly crowned Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif has divided the internet over a video where she can be seen fixing a woman police officer's 'dupatta' (head scarf) after it slipped from her head. The video was uploaded by Maryam's PR team on her social media handles to show her empathetic side to the public, as the caption suggested. "CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s act of adjusting a police officer’s dupatta is a powerful reminder that leadership is about compassion and understanding," read the caption. The video immediately went viral but as is the case with any discourse on the internet, it polarised the users. While some applauded the CM for her generosity and helping out the police officer, others criticised her for touching the officer without her consent and upholding a patriarchal and regressive practice of covering the head. "This is unbelievable, how can she touch her belongings and how can she decide when and how she should wear her Dupatta? This is condemnable," criticised one user. "Madam Chief Minister you are encouraging other fanatic people in society to take such actions and think they have the right to do so. These actions are wrong on so many levels please don’t do this already our daughters, sisters and mothers are a soft target for many fanatics," commented another. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s act of adjusting a police officer’s dupatta is a powerful reminder that leadership is about compassion and understanding. pic.twitter.com/tSFgatFrEe — Team MNS (@TeamMNSharif) February 27, 2024 × Another added: "Madam CM is setting a bad example by interfering in personal space of a lady." "Shameful and disgusting, especially being a woman. Who gave you the right. Go Invade someone's else personal space. This mindset is just pathetic!" However, few saw the kind side of her actions and said Maryam did not intervene for any personal gain, albeit it was a simple act of kindness. "This action is like an elder sister. It's not like bullying or giving her a low feel. It's like an older sister. So much love and ownership," said a user on X. "MNS is not wrong here. she isn't forcing hijab on her but fixing it for her. The PO is clearly a Hijabi girl and for ba parda women, it is a matter of extreme importance. Not even her supporter but she is not wrong here." Watch | Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman Chief Minister in Punjab province × Maryam takes oath The daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam became the first-ever woman chief minister of a province in Pakistan on Monday (Feb 26). She took oath as the CM at a ceremony at the Governor House in the presence of her father and uncle Shehbaz Sharif. Also read | PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM in Pakistan, calls it 'victory of every woman' She secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly, the Punjab assembly speaker said as he announced the results. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Maryam Nawaz's viral video fixing police officer's attire divides internet

The PML-N and PPP are technically the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats respectively, because the candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had to run as independents.

Pakistan: Drama & ruckus as National Assembly convenes

Newly elected members of the National Assembly took oath on Thursday as the inaugural session was marred by ruckus and slogans in favour of PTI founder Imran Khan and his party.

Pakistan: Newly elected members take oath as ruckus mars inaugural session of 16th NA

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, confirmed on Friday that he had sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding that it hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad.

Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan pens letter to IMF on eve of National Assembly session

Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan writes to IMF, seeks election audit before new loan

<p>The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan sent a letter to the IMF detailing its position. The sources noted that more details would be made public in due course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party urged that the global lender make sure that its guidelines regarding "good governance as well as conditionalities" were applied before granting a loan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PTI also asked for an election audit of "at least 30 per cent of the national and provincial assemblies' seats". It said that it could be accomplished in "merely two weeks".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency, Sohail Ahmed of Karachi-based Topline securities said the letter was unlikely to have a major market impact. He said, "The IMF will do its own due diligence."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, Khan's aides said they would urge the lender to call for an independent audit of Pakistan's February 8 elections before engaging in further talks with Islamabad. But IMF declined to comment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan?</strong></p>

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<p>Jailed PTI founder chairman's counsel Barrister Ali Zafar told reporters at the Adiala Jail last Thursday that "Imran Khan will issue a letter to the IMF today. The charter of IMF, EU, and other organizations stipulates that they can function or provide loans to a country only if there’s good governance."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan's cash-strapped economy is struggling to stabilise after securing a $3 billion standby arrangement from the IMF last summer, with record inflation, rupee devaluation and shrinking foreign reserves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local Geo News TV reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources in the finance ministry that&nbsp;China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The $2 billion loan was due in March and has been extended for one year, it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter. The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan sent a letter to the IMF detailing its position. The sources noted that more details would be made public in due course. The party urged that the global lender make sure that its guidelines regarding "good governance as well as conditionalities" were applied before granting a loan. Also read: Air hostess of Pakistan International Airlines goes 'missing' from Canada PTI also asked for an election audit of "at least 30 per cent of the national and provincial assemblies' seats". It said that it could be accomplished in "merely two weeks". As quoted by the news agency, Sohail Ahmed of Karachi-based Topline securities said the letter was unlikely to have a major market impact. He said, "The IMF will do its own due diligence." Last week, Khan's aides said they would urge the lender to call for an independent audit of Pakistan's February 8 elections before engaging in further talks with Islamabad. But IMF declined to comment. Also read: Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi indicted in Al-Qadir Trust case Watch: Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan? × Jailed PTI founder chairman's counsel Barrister Ali Zafar told reporters at the Adiala Jail last Thursday that "Imran Khan will issue a letter to the IMF today. The charter of IMF, EU, and other organizations stipulates that they can function or provide loans to a country only if there’s good governance." Pakistan's cash-strapped economy is struggling to stabilise after securing a $3 billion standby arrangement from the IMF last summer, with record inflation, rupee devaluation and shrinking foreign reserves. Local Geo News TV reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources in the finance ministry that China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan. The $2 billion loan was due in March and has been extended for one year, it said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party asks IMF to consider nation’s instability in further bailout talks

<p>Another member of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew, has reportedly gone missing while on duty, Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air hostess was identified as Maryam Raza, who landed in Canada's Toronto on PIA flight PK-782 from Islamabad on Monday. However, the reports said that she failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK-784 to Karachi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She went missing but after a search, a note saying, "Thank you, PIA", was found in a Toronto hotel room. The authorities also found her uniform when they scanned her room.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the report, she joined Pakistan's national flag carrier 15 years ago. She was given the duty of flight from Islamabad to Toronto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this is not the first case as&nbsp;a similar incident&nbsp;has happened earlier this year. Around a month before, another PIA flight attendant Faiza Mukhtar also disappeared in Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports said that she landed in Canada and was supposed to fly back to Karachi, but she went MIA (missing in action). PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan had said that a day after landing in Canada "did not board the flight and disappeared".&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>DAWN quoted officials as saying that the disappearances of the cabin crew members are due to the flexible Canadian law, which offers asylum after entering the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the trend will pose issues for the crisis-hit carrier because it will tarnish its image globally. The airline has already been struggling to secure funds to maintain its operations. Last year in September, PIA was forced to ground several aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Again in October, the operations were halted again due to a lack of fuel as the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) stopped fuel supply to PIA, which severely impacted the airlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Another member of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew, has reportedly gone missing while on duty, Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported. The air hostess was identified as Maryam Raza, who landed in Canada's Toronto on PIA flight PK-782 from Islamabad on Monday.

Another member of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew, has reportedly gone missing while on duty, Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported. The air hostess was identified as Maryam Raza, who landed in Canada's Toronto on PIA flight PK-782 from Islamabad on Monday. However, the reports said that she failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK-784 to Karachi. She went missing but after a search, a note saying, "Thank you, PIA", was found in a Toronto hotel room. The authorities also found her uniform when they scanned her room. Also read: Balochistan: Heavy rains batter Pakistan’s coastal city of Gwadar, paralyse life As per the report, she joined Pakistan's national flag carrier 15 years ago. She was given the duty of flight from Islamabad to Toronto. Notably, this is not the first case as a similar incident has happened earlier this year. Around a month before, another PIA flight attendant Faiza Mukhtar also disappeared in Canada. Local reports said that she landed in Canada and was supposed to fly back to Karachi, but she went MIA (missing in action). PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan had said that a day after landing in Canada "did not board the flight and disappeared". Also read: Rats on plane: Sri Lanka Airlines aircraft grounded for three days after rodent spotting on flight Watch: Pakistan: Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan? × DAWN quoted officials as saying that the disappearances of the cabin crew members are due to the flexible Canadian law, which offers asylum after entering the country. However, the trend will pose issues for the crisis-hit carrier because it will tarnish its image globally. The airline has already been struggling to secure funds to maintain its operations. Last year in September, PIA was forced to ground several aircraft. Again in October, the operations were halted again due to a lack of fuel as the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) stopped fuel supply to PIA, which severely impacted the airlines. (With inputs from agencies)

Air hostess of Pakistan International Airlines goes 'missing' from Canada

The Pakistan Army and the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) this week concluded a joint military training exercise in the eastern city of Multan that was aimed at enhancing their military capabilities and exchanging expertise, the Pakistani military said on Tuesday.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia conclude joint military training exercise in Multan

In Pakistan, the Pakistan Peoples Party or PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz or PML-N have finally forged a power-sharing agreement after weeks of deadlock. The two parties have released the details about their arrangement. The prime minister's post will go to PML-N, while the PPP will hold the presidency.

PPP & PML-N arrive on power sharing agreement

<p>Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on the coastal town of Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The downpour, lasting over 15 hours, submerged entire neighbourhoods, leaving roads, streets, and houses inundated with water.</p>

<p>The power transmission system faltered under the onslaught, bringing life to a standstill.</p>

<p>The rain, stemming from a weather system that entered Balochistan on February 25, battered the region with relentless force. It has caused widespread flooding and chaos.</p>

<p>Videos circulating online depict scenes of the coastal town transformed into a watery expanse, with vehicles navigating through knee-deep floods.</p>

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<p>Amidst the turmoil, Senator Kohda Babar expressed the dire situation faced by locals, highlighting the inundation of the old town under several feet of water.</p>

<p>"The water has entered the houses and people don’t even have a place to sleep," he lamented, emphasising the lack of governmental follow-up in such crises.</p>

<p>As the waters surged, reports emerged of house collapses and significant damage to properties. Thousands of fishermen found their homes and boats lost to the floods, compounding the misery of the affected populace.</p>

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<p>While efforts from local authorities and relief teams were underway, the scale of the disaster overwhelmed available resources.</p>

<p>The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) were called upon to intervene urgently, with demands for immediate assistance and compensation for losses. However, the absence of government&nbsp;response exacerbated the plight of the affected residents.</p>

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<p>With more adverse weather predicted in the coming days, including thunderstorms and snowfall in hilly regions, the specter of further calamity looms large over Gwadar and its residents.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on the coastal town of Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The downpour, lasting over 15 hours, submerged entire neighbourhoods, leaving roads, streets, and houses inundated with water.

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on the coastal town of Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The downpour, lasting over 15 hours, submerged entire neighbourhoods, leaving roads, streets, and houses inundated with water. The power transmission system faltered under the onslaught, bringing life to a standstill. The rain, stemming from a weather system that entered Balochistan on February 25, battered the region with relentless force. It has caused widespread flooding and chaos. Videos circulating online depict scenes of the coastal town transformed into a watery expanse, with vehicles navigating through knee-deep floods. Also Read | Alexei Navalny's funeral to take place on March 1 in Moscow, his team confirms Amidst the turmoil, Senator Kohda Babar expressed the dire situation faced by locals, highlighting the inundation of the old town under several feet of water. "The water has entered the houses and people don’t even have a place to sleep," he lamented, emphasising the lack of governmental follow-up in such crises. As the waters surged, reports emerged of house collapses and significant damage to properties. Thousands of fishermen found their homes and boats lost to the floods, compounding the misery of the affected populace. Also Read | Rise of 'Baito Tero': Japan's part-time worker 'terrorism' sparks outrage with social media stunts While efforts from local authorities and relief teams were underway, the scale of the disaster overwhelmed available resources. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) were called upon to intervene urgently, with demands for immediate assistance and compensation for losses. However, the absence of government response exacerbated the plight of the affected residents. Watch | Pakistan Army, Saudi land forces conclude joint military training exercise in Multan × With more adverse weather predicted in the coming days, including thunderstorms and snowfall in hilly regions, the specter of further calamity looms large over Gwadar and its residents. (With inputs from agencies)

Balochistan: Heavy rains batter Pakistan’s coastal city of Gwadar, paralyse life

A new report by the United Nations has said that the terror group - Islamic States Khorasan - has obtained weapons from the banned TTP (Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan).

UN member states express concern over IS-K's weapons proliferation

In Pakistan, heavy rains lashed gwadar district and other parts of Balochistan, suspending traffic on the coastal highway. The administration has declared a state of emergency in rain-hit areas. The coastal district received over 100 mm of rainfall in 12 hours. Urban flooding led to the collapse of several houses.

Pakistan: State of emergency in Gwadar district as heavy rain wreaks havoc

Former Pakistani prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has made it clear that he does not want any presidential pardon for his convictions. He says he fight his legal battles in courts. Khan has conveyed his decision to President Arif Alvi, who has the constitutional power to grant pardon to any sentence passed by any court under Article 45 of the Constitution.

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The National Assembly Secretariat has convened the lower house of parliament's session on February 29 at 10pm following President Arif Alvi's refusal. Watch in for more details!

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As Maryam Nawaz took oath as the first woman chief minister of a Pakistan's Punjab province, social media was set ablaze by a viral video capturing an intriguing moment between Nawaz and PML-N leader Uzma Kardar. Watch in.

Maryam Nawaz snubs former PTI lawmaker Uzma Kardar during oath-taking ceremony

Imran Khan says he opposes any prospect of getting a presidential pardon in his legal cases. The Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf party chief has reportedly asked president Arif Alvi not to consider any request for pardon for his convictions.

Reports: Imran Khan refuses presidential pardon for convictions

Imran Khan has said that he opposes any prospect of getting a presidential pardon in the legal cases he embroiled in. The PTI party Chief has reportedly asked President Arif Alvi not to consider any request for a pardon for his convictions.

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<p>As Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan prime minister and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) patriarch Nawaz Sharif took oath as the first woman chief minister of a Pakistani province, social media was set ablaze by a viral video capturing an intriguing moment between Nawaz and PML-N leader Uzma Kardar.</p>

<p>Uzma Kardar became a lawmaker on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) reserved seat after the February 8 general election.&nbsp;She was previously elected to the Provincial Assembly of Punjab as a candidate of jailed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on a reserved seat for women in the 2018 Pakistani general election. She was expelled from the PTI in July 2020 allegedly for 'anti-party activities'.</p>

<p>The spotlight of the oath-taking ceremony quickly shifted to a video circulating on social media, where Nawaz appears to remove Kardar's hand from her shoulder following a warm embrace.</p>

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<p>The clip, now widely shared, unfolds with Kardar warmly embracing Nawaz, only for the latter to swiftly disengage from the gesture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident has become a centre of online discussions, prompting speculation and interpretations.</p>

<p>Seeking to address the social media frenzy, Kardar attributed Nawaz's abrupt action to her hand being oily. "I was eating halwa puri in the morning. Maryam sahiba came and said salaam. I forgot that my hand was oily, and I hugged her," explained Kardar, while shedding light on the context of the video.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman Chief Minister in Punjab province</strong></p>

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<p>Kardar added. "It was my mistake; if I had been Maryam Nawaz, I would have reacted the same way. I should have been more careful."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to netizens questioning Nawaz's support and party ticket allocation to Kardar, the PML-N leader said: "You people are deeply shocked at how Maryam sahiba has supported me and given me a party ticket. I will send you Bernol."</p>

<h2><strong>My win 'victory of every woman, mother, sister': Maryam Nawaz</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, following the oath-taking ceremony, Maryam Nawaz said that her designation as Punjab chief minister is the "victory of every woman, every mother, every sister".</p>

<p>A photograph of her late mother Kulsoom was seen by her side as she spoke.</p>

<p>"Today, this victory is not just mine. It is the victory of every woman, every mother…and I hope I am not the last. This victory for women should continue even after me," she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan prime minister and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) patriarch Nawaz Sharif took oath as the first woman chief minister of a Pakistani province, social media was set ablaze by a viral video capturing an intriguing moment between Nawaz and PML-N leader Uzma Kardar.

As Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan prime minister and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) patriarch Nawaz Sharif took oath as the first woman chief minister of a Pakistani province, social media was set ablaze by a viral video capturing an intriguing moment between Nawaz and PML-N leader Uzma Kardar. Uzma Kardar became a lawmaker on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) reserved seat after the February 8 general election. She was previously elected to the Provincial Assembly of Punjab as a candidate of jailed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on a reserved seat for women in the 2018 Pakistani general election. She was expelled from the PTI in July 2020 allegedly for 'anti-party activities'. The spotlight of the oath-taking ceremony quickly shifted to a video circulating on social media, where Nawaz appears to remove Kardar's hand from her shoulder following a warm embrace. Hello @UzmaKardar pic.twitter.com/8SSoW0nUlH — Ahmed Janjua (@AhmedWJanjua) February 26, 2024 × The clip, now widely shared, unfolds with Kardar warmly embracing Nawaz, only for the latter to swiftly disengage from the gesture. The incident has become a centre of online discussions, prompting speculation and interpretations. Seeking to address the social media frenzy, Kardar attributed Nawaz's abrupt action to her hand being oily. "I was eating halwa puri in the morning. Maryam sahiba came and said salaam. I forgot that my hand was oily, and I hugged her," explained Kardar, while shedding light on the context of the video. Also watch | Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman Chief Minister in Punjab province × Kardar added. "It was my mistake; if I had been Maryam Nawaz, I would have reacted the same way. I should have been more careful." In response to netizens questioning Nawaz's support and party ticket allocation to Kardar, the PML-N leader said: "You people are deeply shocked at how Maryam sahiba has supported me and given me a party ticket. I will send you Bernol." My win 'victory of every woman, mother, sister': Maryam Nawaz Meanwhile, following the oath-taking ceremony, Maryam Nawaz said that her designation as Punjab chief minister is the "victory of every woman, every mother, every sister". A photograph of her late mother Kulsoom was seen by her side as she spoke. "Today, this victory is not just mine. It is the victory of every woman, every mother…and I hope I am not the last. This victory for women should continue even after me," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Maryam Nawaz, a senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Monday (Feb 26) became the first-ever woman Chief Minister of a province in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryam, who was elected to head the Punjab province, called it "honour" for every woman in the country.&nbsp;Her election to head the country's most populous province also hints at her future as the post has long been a stepping stone to becoming the country's prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryam, the 50-year-old senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, took oath as the Punjab Chief Minister at a ceremony at the Governor House in the presence of her father Nawaz Sharif and uncle Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The election was boycotted by the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council party backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly, the Punjab assembly speaker said as he announced the results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan and his associates claim that the national elections on February 8 were rigged against them, although the country's election body denies this.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"HISTORY MADE! Maryam Nawaz Sharif takes oath as Punjab's FIRST EVER female Chief Minister! A giant leap for Pakistan," her party said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During her speech, Maryam also said that she didn't want to take "revenge" against her political rivals who jailed her along with members of her family, including her father.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a veiled reference to former Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and former Supreme Court chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, she said, "I neither have a feeling of revenge or vengeance and my journey includes my arrest, my father's arrest, my mother’s passing away."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maryam Nawaz, a senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Monday (Feb 26) became the first-ever woman Chief Minister of a province in the country.

Maryam Nawaz, a senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Monday (Feb 26) became the first-ever woman Chief Minister of a province in the country. Maryam, who was elected to head the Punjab province, called it "honour" for every woman in the country. Her election to head the country's most populous province also hints at her future as the post has long been a stepping stone to becoming the country's prime minister. Maryam, the 50-year-old senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, took oath as the Punjab Chief Minister at a ceremony at the Governor House in the presence of her father Nawaz Sharif and uncle Shehbaz Sharif. Also read: Pakistan woman escapes mob lynching over 'controversial' attire after woman police officer intervenes The election was boycotted by the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council party backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. She secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly, the Punjab assembly speaker said as he announced the results. Khan and his associates claim that the national elections on February 8 were rigged against them, although the country's election body denies this. Also read: Bonanza for farmers as India stops flow of Ravi river into Pakistan Watch: India's Operation Bandar: 5th anniversary of Balakot Airstrikes × "HISTORY MADE! Maryam Nawaz Sharif takes oath as Punjab's FIRST EVER female Chief Minister! A giant leap for Pakistan," her party said in a post on X. During her speech, Maryam also said that she didn't want to take "revenge" against her political rivals who jailed her along with members of her family, including her father. In a veiled reference to former Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and former Supreme Court chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, she said, "I neither have a feeling of revenge or vengeance and my journey includes my arrest, my father's arrest, my mother’s passing away." (With inputs from agencies)

PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM in Pakistan, calls it 'victory of every woman'

On Sunday, a woman in Pakistan narrowly escaped death, all thanks to the swift action of a female police officer who risked her own life to save a sister from a lynch mob. The woman and her husband had gone shopping when they were attacked by a mob who mistook the Arabic words written on her kurta as verses from the Quran. The incident has once again sparked discussion around the misuse of the stringent blasphemy laws in Pakistan.

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