Info minister says no date finalized yet for dissolving national assembly
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Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb Tuesday denied media reports regarding an agreement between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to dissolve the national assembly on August 8, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Earlier it was reported that PML-N and PPP have agreed to dissolve the National Assembly on August 8, four days ahead of the term completion.
However, Information Minister dispelled the notion through a tweet saying no decision has been taken yet regarding the dissolution of the assemblies.
She said the decision on the date to dissolve assemblies will be made after consulting Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and other allied parties that date will be announced officially.
قومی اسمبلی کی تحلیل کی تاریخ پر ابھی فیصلہ نہیں ہوا
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) July 18, 2023
پی ڈی ایم اور اتحادی جماعتوں کی مشاورت سے تاریخ کا فیصلہ ہوگا قومی اسمبلی کی تحلیل کی تاریخ کے فیصلے کا باضابطہ اعلان کیا جائے گا
According to the earlier reports, the PPP had proposed to pack up the lower house of the Parliament on August 8 and the legal experts had also seconded it. Two other dates of August 9 and 10 were also under consideration for dissolution of the assembly.
The term of the present National Assembly will expire on midnight on August 12.
It may be mentioned here that under Article 224 the election to national or provincial assembly shall be held within 60 days of expiry of their term.
Sindh Assembly fate
The PPP has also agreed to dissolve the Sindh Assembly along with National Assembly.
According to 24News TV channel, the Sindh Assembly secretary has received instructions to wrap up the business relating to the incumbent assembly by August 7.
The farewell session of the provincial legislature will be held in first week of the August, with final photo session of the lawmakers on August 7.
All Sindh Assembly members will also be issued certificates on August 7.
The provincial assembly secretariat has initiated work for Assembly’s remaining days.