Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore is the fourth premier in the sitting assembly since its installation in 2021. He received the support of 36 lawmakers, including 27 from PPP and 9 from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The assembly has 52 members, and a simple majority of 27 lawmakers is needed to elect a new leader. On Sunday, two PTI lawmakers joined PPP, raising its strength to 29. In October, PPP’s ranks swelled to 27 after 10 PTI lawmakers joined it.