Islamabad, In a significant political development, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah has been sworn in as the Deputy Speaker of the 16th National Assembly, marking a new phase in the assembly’s leadership structure.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, the oath of office was administered by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who recently took up his own post. In the election for the Deputy Speaker position, Shah achieved a decisive victory with 197 votes, outpacing his opponent Junaid Akbar, who received 92 votes. The total votes cast in this election were 290.

This election outcome not only reflects Shah’s strong standing within the National Assembly but also sets expectations for his role in supporting the Speaker in managing the assembly’s legislative agenda. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extended his congratulations and best wishes to Deputy Speaker Shah, highlighting the collaborative spirit expected to guide the assembly’s future proceedings.

The Deputy Speaker plays a critical role in the National Assembly, particularly in overseeing the legislative process in the Speaker’s absence and facilitating discussions and debates among members. Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah’s election is anticipated to influence the assembly’s functionality and its approach to addressing the country’s legislative needs.