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New Pakistani PM Gilani secures assembly approval
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani secured the unanimous approval of the National Assembly on Saturday without a vote of confidence after the opposition said it supported him.
- Agencies
- Published: 11:52 March 29, 2008
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani secured the unanimous approval of the National Assembly on Saturday without a vote of confidence after the opposition said it supported him.
The Pakistani constitution requires a new prime minister to secure a vote of confidence by the lower house of parliament.
However, a vote is not necessary if the opposition voices support.
Gilani is set to lead a coalition government.
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