Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar takes oath as Punjab governor

Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar Monday took oath as Governor Punjab in Lahore.

Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Justice Umar Ata Bandial,  administered the oath to him at a simple ceremony held in Governor House Lahore.

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif‚ provincial ministers and other notables attended the ceremony.

Later talking to newsmen‚ Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said that he will take all political parties along to resolve the problems of the province.

He said it will be his endeavour to promote soft image of the country abroad.

The governor said there is a need for education emergency to provide standard education to all the people. He assured that he will utilize his experience for the betterment of the province.

Former Glasgow MP Mohammad Sarwar, who gave up British citizenship for political role in Pakistan, arrived at Lahore last month after he was tipped at the governor.

Former Glasgow MP Mohammad Sarwar, 60, who gave up British citizenship for political role in Pakistan.

He was elected as Labour MP for Glasgow Govan in 1997 and served until 2010. Mr Sarwar was also chairman of the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.

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