ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Monday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on assuming the office of prime minister of Pakistan.
In his felicitation message, the Saudi crown prince wished Shehbaz Sharif success, and the people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.
Earlier, Prime Minister-elect Shehbaz Sharif was administered oath of office by President Arif Alvi here at the Presidency on Monday.
Shehbaz earlier served as prime minister of a coalition government from April 2022 to August 2023 before parliament was dissolved to hold general elections last month.
President Arif Alvi administered oath to Shehbaz at a ceremony held at 3pm. Army chief Gen Asim Munir, outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Asif Ali Zardari, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, chief ministers and governors attended the ceremony.