Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PML-N candidate Rashid Bashir Virk on his Punjab by-election victory, crediting Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz for the party’s success.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Rashid Bashir Virk on his victory in the Punjab by-election, praising the leadership of Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for the party’s electoral success.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Nov. 8, 2026, Shehbaz Sharif extended his heartfelt congratulations to Virk and also felicitated PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on the election outcome.
The prime minister attributed the party’s success to Nawaz Sharif’s leadership and Maryam Nawaz’s tireless efforts, saying their contributions had helped make the PML-N one of the country’s most popular political parties.
He said the public’s support in the by-election reflected confidence in the party’s leadership and the policies pursued by the government.
Shehbaz Sharif said the government would accelerate its efforts towards public service, development and prosperity to meet people’s expectations and live up to the trust placed in the party’s leadership.
The prime minister’s remarks came in a congratulatory message following Virk’s success in the Punjab by-election. The statement highlighted the party leadership’s response to the result and its commitment to continuing development and public welfare initiatives.
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