# Maryam Nawaz becomes Punjab's first woman chief minister

Date: 2024

On 26 February 2024 [Maryam Nawaz](/people/maryam-nawaz) was elected chief minister of Punjab, the first woman to hold the post.

## People

- Maryam Nawaz: https://factrail.ai/people/maryam-nawaz

## Sources

- https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Feb-2024/maryam-nawaz-s-political-prospects
- https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1161693-punjab-assembly-to-elect-new-chief-minister-with-prospect-high-for-maryam

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

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