In a significant political move, President Arif Alvi of Pakistan announced on Wednesday the dissolution of both the government and the parliament.
This procedural step is seen as a prelude to the upcoming elections, which authorities suggest might not take place before the following year.
The presidency stated in a release that the “President dissolved the National Assembly based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation.”
This action sets the stage for a technocratic interim government to prepare for the elections.
According to the law, elections must be held within 90 days of the parliament’s dissolution.
However, the administration of Shehbaz Sharif indicated that posPakistan Parliament Dissolved to Hold Election
In a significant political move, President Arif Alvi of Pakistan announced on Wednesday the dissolution of both the government and the parliament.
This procedural step is seen as a prelude to the upcoming elections, which authorities suggest might not take place before the following year.
The presidency stated in a release that the “President dissolved the National Assembly based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation.”
This action sets the stage for a technocratic interim government to prepare for the elections.
According to the law, elections must be held within 90 days of the parliament’s dissolution.
However, the administration of Shehbaz Sharif indicated that postponement is likely.
Rumors about potential election delays have been circulating for months, and these speculations gain strength following the release of the latest population census figures over the past weekend.
Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed a local television channel that redrawing of electoral constituencies will be necessary based on the new population census, warning that this might lead to election postponements.
Pakistan Parliament Dissolved to Hold Election
In a significant political move, President Arif Alvi of Pakistan announced on Wednesday the dissolution of both the government and the parliament.
This procedural step is seen as a prelude to the upcoming elections, which authorities suggest might not take place before the following year.
The presidency stated in a release that the “President dissolved the National Assembly based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation.”
This action sets the stage for a technocratic interim government to prepare for the elections.
According to the law, elections must be held within 90 days of the parliament’s dissolution.
However, the administration of Shehbaz Sharif indicated that postponement is likely.
Rumors about potential election delays have been circulating for months, and these speculations gain strength following the release of the latest population census figures over the past weekend.
Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed a local television channel that redrawing of electoral constituencies will be necessary based on the new population census, warning that this might lead to election postponements.
He expressed hope that any delay would not exceed “50 to 60 days.”He expressed hope that any delay would not exceed “50 to 60 days.”tponement is likely.
Rumors about potential election delays have been circulating for months, and these speculations gain strength following the release of the latest population census figures over the past weekend.
Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed a local television channel that redrawing of electoral constituencies will be necessary based on the new population census, warning that this might lead to election postponements.
He expressed hope that any delay would not exceed “50 to 60 days.”
