ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday was given a guard of honour at the Prime Minister’s House as he assumed the responsibilities of the office.
PM Shehbaz reviewed the guard of honour as the contingents of the armed forces presented salute to him.
The prime minister was introduced to the officials and staff of the PM House.
Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in as the country’s 23rd prime minister a day earlier after he won a no-confidence vote from the National Assembly against his predecessor Imran Khan.
Acting President and Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan.
In a tweet, Modi expressed the desire for peace and stability in the region.
