ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has issued a notification regarding Shehbaz Sharif’s election as the Prime Minister.

The notification said “Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a member of the National Assembly (NA-123), has been elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan under Article 91 of the Constitution of Pakistan by the members of the National Assembly having secured 201 votes.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In his felicitation message, he expressed determination to further strengthen the relationship between both Islamic brotherly countries.

He expressed desire that the new government will put all out efforts for the betterment of people and the country as well.

Ebrahim Raisi said that both countries will work together to strengthen bilateral relations.

Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have congratulated Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

President Xi Jinping in his message expressed the confidence that under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan would be able to make new and greater achievements in the cause of national development and progress.

He stressed that China and Pakistan would continue their traditional friendship and cooperation in various fields.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has also sent a congratulatory message to the newly-e