He got above 300 votes in CM contest against Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, A joint candidates of the Pakistan Muslim Leage (Q) and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf, while one other side, PPP-P and JI had no paid any interest in this contest.
Shahbaz Sharif take oath in his office at the Governor's House. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would also attend the ceremony in the evening.