Pakistan, Sept. 30 -- Morocco King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister. The 50-year-old politician also becomes the second woman to hold the position in the Arab world, according to international media reports. The Royal Palace said Mansouri has tasked with forming a new government. Her appointment marks a significant development in Morocco's political history.

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Mansouri currently serves as minister of national territory planning and as mayor of Marrakesh. Following her appointment, she addressed the nation in a televised speech. She described the appointment as a historic moment for Morocco. Mansouri said a woman was l...