ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominated candidate for prime minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on Monday filed his nomination papers in the Parliament Secretariat.
Speaking to media after filing his papers, Khaqan said, “PML-N will win with majority.” “Party will decide over the cabinet members,” he added.
The policy which continued till 12:30 PM Friday, referring to Supreme Court verdict which disqualified Nawaz Sharif, will persist during his premiership, Khaqan asserted.
Reuters adds: Parliament will elect new prime minister on Tuesday to replace ousted leader Nawaz Sharif, with ruling party stalwart Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expected to become interim leader until Sharif's own brother is eligible.
The confirmation from parliament came after Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain convened a special session after Sharif decided to put forward his ally Abbasi as interim leader and named his brother Shahbaz, 65, as long-term successor.
PML-N party holds a majority with 188 seats in the 342-member parliament, so it should be able to swiftly install its choice, barring any defections from its own ranks.
Abbasi on Sunday vowed to continue Sharif's work.
"I hope that God will help me in furthering Nawaz Sharif's policies," Abbasi told reporters in Islamabad, adding to speculation that Sharif will continue to run the show behind the scenes.
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