Marriyum says decision on dissolution of NA yet to be made
Pakistan
Date to be decided in consultation with allies, says Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday a decision on the dissolution of the National Assembly had yet to be made.
Taking to Twitter, Aurangzeb made it clear that no date had been decided for the dissolution of the NA yet. The date of the NA's dissolution would be decided in consultation with the allied parties, said Aurangzeb.
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) July 18, 2023
Earlier, there were reports that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had agreed to dissolve the National Assembly on Aug 8 to pave the way for a caretaker setup to take over the country affairs.
Sources had said the general election would be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the National Assembly. A summary to the effect would be sent to President Dr Arif Alvi.
Sources added if the president did not sign the summary, the assembly would automatically stand dissolved within 48 hours.
Meanwhile, legal czars had also suggested Aug 8 for dissolution of the National Assembly. The assembly is going to complete its constitutional term on Aug 12 at 12am.
Sindh Assembly
Meanwhile, it was also reported the Sindh Assembly was also likely to be dissolved on Aug 8. The assembly secretary had received instructions in this regard.
