The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underlined the utmost importance of respecting democratic processes and institutions in Pakistan.
Speaking at the regular briefing in New York, the UN Chief’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric in response to a question said Antonio Guterres continues to closely follow the developments in Pakistan.
He stressed the need to resolve differences in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan.
Read more: PM Shehbaz Sharif given guard of honuor at PM House
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday was given guard of honour at the Prime Minister House as he assumed the responsibilities of his office.
PM Shehbaz Sharif 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 had 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.
In a series of tweets, Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated people on peaceful transition of power. He said it was a matter of pride that all our institutions respected the constitution as a guiding principle.
The prime minister said if stock market and strengthening currency was any indication, the journey towards our goals had already started.
He said the government also looked forward to keep building relationships with other countries on the basis of mutual respect, equality and peace.
Shehbaz Sharif said the government’s focus was on providing as much relief as possible to all Pakistanis by tackling high inflation and kick-starting the stagnant economy.
