Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has taken oath as Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan on June 5, 2013 . He is the first person in Pakistan's parliamentary history to make it to the august office for the third time.Mr. Shairf had the support of 244 Parliamentarians whereas his closest rival received 42 votes.
In his inaugural speech to the Parliament, he began by thanking God for allowing him yet another chance to serve Pakistan and its people. “I want to thank the people of Pakistan for placing their trust in PML-N and I will reciprocate by working hard. Their trust is an asset for me as well as my strength,” Mr. Sharif stated.
The Parliament's session was delayed by an hour due to overcrowding in the Parliament house as more than 2000 guests turned up to see the historic transition when reigns of power stood transferred between two democratically elected Parliaments for the first time in Pakistan. “The people have decided and proven that they believe in democracy,” the newly elected Prime Minister added.