Article: PPP's Yousaf Raza Gillani elected new Prime Minister by National Assembly.

Islamabad, March 24 (PPI): National Assembly Monday elected Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, a senior leader of slain Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttos Pakistan Peoples Party, as new Prime Minister of the country securing 264 votes. The candidate of opposition Pakistan Muslim Leagues Chaudhry Pervez Elahi was defeated during ascertainment this afternoon as to which member commands majority in the house.Yousaf Gilani, won as opposition parties that swept elections on February 18, 2008 have a two-thirds ruling majority. Gilani will take oath of office from President Pervez Musharraf at a ceremony Tuesday. PPP, led by Asif Ali Zardari, widower ...

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