Maryam Nawaz Elected Punjab's First Female Chief Minister

Her historic election comes amid opposition boycott and discussions on nepotism in Pakistani politics.

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has been elected as the first female chief minister of Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province.
Her election marks a historic moment for women's empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal society, despite criticisms of nepotism.
Maryam's victory was secured with a 220-0 vote, amid a boycott by opposition lawmakers supporting imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The election follows the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's success in recent national and provincial polls, leading to a coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Critics argue Maryam's rise is another example of nepotism within Pakistani politics, a claim she and her supporters refute by highlighting her political and personal struggles.