Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Syedal Khan Nasir on their election as Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate respectively.

In his felicitation message, the Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for future endeavours of the two leaders.

He said the election of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are continuity of the democratic process.

The Prime Minister hoped that the new Chairman and Deputy Chairman would play their key role for upholding the constitution and development of the country.

He also expressed the hope that the newly elected Chairman and Deputy Chairman would also play their proactive role in legislation for the country's development and prosperity and welfare of the people.

Shehbaz Sharif said the Senate of Pakistan has a pivotal role in strengthening all the federating units and ensuring the democratic process.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has congratulated Yusuf  Raza Gilani and Syedal Khan Nasir on their election as Senate Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

In a statement, he expressed satisfaction over the completion of democratic process in the Senate.

He said the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman is a reflection of the confidence of the people of Pakistan.

He said Yusuf Raza Gilani and Syedal Khan are experienced and seasoned politicians, expressing the confidence that they will play their constructive role for the development of the country and supremacy of the constitution.

The Information Minister noted the upper house has an important role to strengthen the federating units and upholding of democratic norms.