ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: dead end over governor post in Punjab ended after Muhammad Balig Ur Rehman of PML-N was sworn in in on Monday night.
Chief Justice of Lahore Muhammad Amir Bhatti sworn in new governor.
Punjab Chief Minister The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Hamza Shahbaz, officials and dignitaries.
Balig Ur Rehman Appointed Governor of Punjab
After rejecting resumes twice, President Arif Alvi approved the appointment this morning of Rehman as governor.
President Alvey approved the summary on advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif under Article 101(1) of Constitution of Pakistan.
On May 21, President Alvi urged Prime Minister Shehbaz to reconsider his advice on the appointment. of in new governor, since it was not possible to offer new business date, meeting.
In response to the prime minister’s briefing on the appointment new governor, the president repeated that “the governor must conduct office during the pleasure of President” as provided for in Article 101 (2) of Constitution.
However, sources said that the prime minister claimed that Balig Ur Rehman would be governor. of Punjab.
According to sources, the premier claimed that if the president did not respond within 10 days, Rehman would be sworn in as governor. of Punjab since the summary was sent to the president for in second time.
