PDM Agree to dissolve National Assembly’ on August 8

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Lahore: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), the two major political parties in the federal government, have reportedly reached an agreement to dissolve the National Assembly on August 8, according to sources. However, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb clarified on her official Twitter handle that the official date of dissolution has not been decided yet. The current five-year term of the National Assembly expires on August 12, four days after the reported dissolution date agreed upon by both parties.

The sources mentioned that August 9 and 10 were also considered, but August 8 was chosen to ensure a smooth and timely dissolution of the assembly. If the president approves the dissolution summary, the assembly will be dissolved after 48 hours, providing enough time for the government to achieve its goal of early dissolution.

Article 224 of the Constitution states that a general election should be held within 60 days after the term of the assembly expires unless it is dissolved sooner. However, if the assembly is dissolved before its constitutional term, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is obliged to hold the general polls within 90 days, as specified in Article 224(2) of the Constitution.

Regarding the selection of a caretaker prime minister, once the National Assembly is dissolved, the federal government will establish a caretaker setup. According to Article 224 of the Constitution, PM Shehbaz Sharif will write to the leader of the opposition, Raja Riaz, within 48 hours of the assembly’s dissolution, requesting three names for the caretaker prime minister. The prime minister will also suggest three names himself. If an agreement cannot be reached within three days, the National Assembly speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, will form a committee comprising equal representation from the treasury and opposition. The committee will have three days to reach a consensus on one name. If no consensus is reached, the Election Commission of Pakistan will make the final decision within two days.
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The selected nominee will serve as the interim prime minister until a new government is formed. The caretaker prime minister also has the authority to appoint cabinet members. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed that the government will complete its tenure next month and an interim government will take over. The PPP had earlier proposed the dissolution of the assembly ahead of its constitutional term.

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Which is the number of current National Assembly of Pakistan?

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the National Assembly of Pakistan had a total of 342 seats. However, please note that political landscapes can change over time, and there may have been updates or changes to the number of seats since then. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information on the current number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan, I recommend referring to official government sources or reliable news outlets.

How many seats are reserved for minorities in National Assembly?

As an AI language model, I don’t have access to real-time data, as my knowledge was last updated in September 2021. Therefore, I cannot provide you with the current information on the number of seats reserved for minorities in the National Assembly. However, please note that the number of reserved seats for minorities in legislative bodies can vary from country to country. If you have a specific country in mind, I can try to provide you with information based on my knowledge up until September 2021.

Which is the first assembly of Pakistan?

The first assembly of Pakistan is known as the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. It was formed to draft and adopt the constitution for the newly independent state of Pakistan. The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan came into existence in 1947, shortly after Pakistan gained independence from British rule. Its primary task was to create a constitution that would govern the country. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place on August 11, 1947, and it played a crucial role in laying the foundation for Pakistan’s political and constitutional framework.