A diplomatic tapestry as leaders share pleasantries at Shehbaz’s inauguration
COAS Gen. Asim Munir shakes hand with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as Asif Zardari smiles in the background. PHOTO: EXPRESS
The swearing-in ceremony of Shahbaz Sharif, the 24th Prime Minister of the country, was held in the President's House in Islamabad on Monday.
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The premier was administered the oath by President Arif Alvi at the President House.
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Caretaker Prime Minister, Chairman Senate, Speaker National Assembly, Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari, four Governors, four Chief Ministers and top military and civil leadership participated in the event.
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders were seen congratulating Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership.
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COAS Gen Asim Munir also graced the occasion, greeted with resounding chants of "Pakistan Zindabad" upon his arrival. Engaging with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the army chief exchanged smiles, maintaining a friendly atmosphere.
Meanwhile, in the backdrop, Asif Ali Zardari, the nominated candidate of the Pakistan Peoples Party for the presidency, was observed with a cheerful demeanor.
During the event, Bilawal also took a moment to inquire about Maryam Nawaz's well-being.
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Following the oath-taking ceremony, the newly sworn-in premier was presented guard of honour at the Prime Minister House.
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