Prime Minister of Pakistan
The Prime Minister is head of government, leads different departments and National Command Authority over the nuclear arsenals.
The Prime Minister is elected by members of the National Assembly for a term of 5 years. The Prime Minister:
- overseas the operations of Ministries, Civil Service and government agencies
- appoints members of government
- leader of the National Assembly
- chairs the Council of Common Interests
- acts as chief advisor to the President
Shehbaz Sharif ¶
Shehbaz Sharif became Prime Minister on 11 April 2022. Previously Shehbaz Sharif was Leader of the Opposition from 20 August 2018 to 10 April 2022. Shehbaz Sharif was a 3 times Chief Minister of Punjab province.
