Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.-File photo

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Monday elected Shahbaz Sharif as a president of its Punjab chapter, DawnNews reported.

"I don’t find myself capable enough for the job, but I will try my best to perform my job in best possible way," Sharif said after he was elected for the post.

The meeting of general council of the party was held here during which party officials were selected.

A five-member committee presided by Ghaus Ali Shah announced the results.

The party chief Nawaz Shairf while addressing the gathering said that the change is coming soon.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani  congratulated  Sharif on his unopposed election as the President of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Punjab.

Gilani in a message expressed best wishes for Sharif and hoped that he would continue making efforts for the strengthening of democracy.

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