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August 04 , 2023
PM Shehbaz Announces Dissolution of National Assembly on August 9
Islamabad: In a significant political development, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced the dissolution of the National Assembly on August 9. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz sought the leaders’ input and discussed the arrangements for the caretaker setup. This crucial step is part of the democratic process, ensuring a smooth transition of power before the next general elections.
On August 9, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will send a formal advice to the President for the dissolution of the National Assembly. According to constitutional provisions, the President must sign the advice within 48 hours to effectuate the dissolution. If, for any reason, the President does not sign the advice, the Assembly will be automatically dissolved.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also assured that after three days of consultation with the opposition, he will submit the name of the caretaker prime minister to the President. The objective is to reach a consensus between the government and opposition over the caretaker premier. However, if no agreement is reached, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will step in and nominate a candidate for the caretaker prime minister position from the proposed names.
Addressing members of Parliament during the dinner, the prime minister acknowledged the challenging circumstances under which he took over the government. He emphasized that despite facing numerous obstacles and criticism, his government worked diligently to steer the country out of turmoil.
"Our conscience is satisfied that we took the country out of the vortex by sacrificing politics," he stated, acknowledging the efforts made by the coalition government to overcome several difficulties. Notably, he highlighted the successful negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), underscoring the importance of economic stability for the nation's progress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his commitment to creating a caretaker setup that would be acceptable to all stakeholders. This move is aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and impartiality during the transitional period leading up to the next general elections. – The Express Tribunal
Courtesy The Express Tribunal
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