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PM Shehbaz announces dissolution of National Assembly on Aug 9
Premier expresses his commitment to creating a caretaker setup that would be acceptable to all stakeholders
Khalid Mehmood
August 03, 2023
In a significant political development, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced the dissolution of the National Assembly on August 9. The decision came after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with parliamentary leaders at a dinner in honour of the members of parliament, where the country's political situation was thoroughly discussed.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz sought their input and discussed the arrangements for the caretaker prime minister and 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.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Shehbaz assured that after three days of consultation with the opposition, he will submit the name of the caretaker prime minister to the President. The aim 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.