Pakistan's parliament dissolution set for August 9, confirms PM Shahbaz Sharif
ANI, the announcement followed a meeting with parliamentary leaders during a dinner event held to honour the members of parliament. The discussions during the gathering revolved around the current political situation in the country, as per The Express Tribune's report. As reported by ANI, during the gathering, Prime Minister Shehbaz actively sought input from the attendees and engaged in discussions about the appointment of a caretaker prime minister and the caretaker setup.
On August 9, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to formally advise the President on dissolving 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, The Express Tribune reported.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz provided reassurance that he would engage in three days of consultations with the opposition to finalize the appointment of the caretaker prime minister. Following this process, he will submit the chosen candidate's name to the President. In the event of a failure to reach an agreement within the stipulated time frame, The Express Tribune reported that the responsibility will shift to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
The ECP will then take charge of nominating a caretaker prime minister from the proposed names. Significantly, the Prime Minister emphasized the successful outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stressing the crucial role of economic stability in driving the nation's advancement, according to ANI. Earlier this week, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the upcoming elections in
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