Maryam Nawaz Elected as Pakistan’s First Female Chief Minister
Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was elected as the first woman Chief Minister of a province in Pakistan. She will be leading Punjab, the most populous province in the country. This is a significant milestone for women's participation in Pakistani politics.
Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has made history by becoming Pakistan's first female provincial chief minister. She secured the position in Punjab province, receiving 220 votes out of 371 in the Punjab Assembly election, which saw opposition boycotts. She will lead Punjab, the most populous and politically crucial province, with over 120 million residents.
Maryam belongs to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) party, succeeding her father, uncle, and cous...