This picture taken on March 19, 2008 shows Yousuf Raza Gillani, senior leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP).(Xinhua/AFP Photo)
Pakistan's leading political party Saturday nominated Yousuf Raza Gillani as the new Prime Minister of the country, according to local TV channels.
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari announced the nomination in a statement read out to the media by PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar.