Hafiz Naeemur Rehman was congratulated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday for being elected as the new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami.
The prime minister thanked Hafiz Naeemur Rehman for his services to his party and sent his best wishes for him.
He expressed optimism that the Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, will actively contribute to the advancement of democracy and the general welfare.
With a majority of votes, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman was chosen as the next emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).
The members of the Central Shura put forward three names to lead the Jamaat. Among the competitors were Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Liaquat Baloch, and Sirajul Haq.
The majority of Jamaat-e-Islami members made the choice. The JI will be led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman through 2029.
