Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

PPP Lawmaker Becomes New Premier Of Pok


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore

Islamabad- A Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker was on Monday elected as the“prime minister” of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the regional assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against incumbent Chaudhry Anwarul Haq of Tehreek-i-Insaf.

Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore is the fourth premier in the sitting assembly since its installation in 2021. He received the support of 36 lawmakers, including 27 from PPP and 9 from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

The assembly has 52 members, and a simple majority of 27 lawmakers is needed to elect a new leader.

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The no-trust motion was tabled on Monday by PPP lawmaker Qasim Majeed.

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