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Shahbaz Sharif will be the new Wazir-e-Azam of Pakistan

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Nawaz Sharif said that only Shahbaz Sharif can take care of Pakistan in the current situation. Shahbaz Sharif was also the Prime Minister in the previous government and held the post for 16 months. (Photo:Twiter/Shehbaz Sharif)

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and head of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Nawaz Sharif has once again clarified that his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif will be the next Wazir-e-Azam i.e. Prime Minister of the country.

Nawaz Sharif said that only Shahbaz Sharif can take care of Pakistan in the current situation.

Shahbaz Sharif was the Prime Minister in the previous government as well and held the post for 16 months.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has formed an alliance with Asif Ali Zardari's Pakistan People's Party for the new government.

Talking to the media on Wednesday, Nawaz said that Shahbaz has a lot of experience in administration.

He said that last year when Pakistan was on the brink of bankruptcy, Shahbaz took power and Pakistan was saved.

It is to be noted that the National Assembly Secretariat has convened a session of the Lower House of Parliament at 10 am on Thursday.

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