Awais Qadir Shah elected 13th speaker of Sindh Assembly

KARACHI: Awais Qadir Shah of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) secured a landslide victory in the Sindh Assembly’s speaker election, garnering an impressive 111 votes. This decisive win marks Shah’s ascension as the 13th Speaker of the Sindh Assembly.

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Facing stiff competition, Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) candidate Sophia Shah put up a commendable fight, amassing 36 votes in her bid for the speakership. However, it was Shah’s widespread support that ultimately propelled him to victory, cementing his position as a key figure in Sindh’s legislative body.

The swearing-in ceremony held profound symbolism as Shah took his oath of office in Sindhi, reaffirming his commitment to the cultural heritage of the region. Administering the oath was none other than Agha Siraj Durrani, the former speaker, who passed the torch of leadership to Shah in a momentous transition.

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Shah’s election not only underscores the democratic spirit of the Sindh Assembly but also heralds a new chapter in its parliamentary history.