Punjab Assembly to resume session today to elect new Chief Minister

Lahore: The Punjab Assembly will resume its session in Lahore today (Sunday) at 11:00 am.

During the proceedings, the members will elect Punjab Chief Minister.

PML-Q leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and Hamza Shahbaz of PML-N are the two contestants for the office of the Chief Minister.

The new Leader of the House will be elected on the basis of the Division of the House.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked all members of the Punjab Assembly to ensure their vote for Chaudhry Pervez Elahi for the election of the Chief Minister.

In a tweet, Imran Khan said any PTI MPA going against party direction, including abstaining from the vote, will be disqualified and will face strict disciplinary action.