President Dr. Arif Alvi has given his approval for the early dissolution of the National Assembly, a move swiftly carried out after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif submitted the proposal.
The official tweet
An official statement from the President’s Office, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirmed the dissolution under the authority of Article 58-1 of the Constitution. This decision, made public late Wednesday, marks a significant development in the country’s political landscape.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی نے قومی اسمبلی تحلیل کر دی
صدر مملکت نے قومی اسمبلی کی تحلیل وزیر ِ اعظم کی ایڈوائس پر آئین کے آرٹیکل 58 ایک کے تحت کی pic.twitter.com/B7kGkMWLEh
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 9, 2023
The dissolution of the National Assembly has a cascading effect, resulting in the automatic dissolution of the federal cabinet as well. The move triggers a transition period where the nation awaits the forthcoming general elections. This development will undoubtedly reshape the political sphere, prompting discussions and anticipation across various quarters.
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As the nation absorbs this unexpected turn of events, attention will inevitably shift towards the subsequent steps, including the upcoming elections and their potential impact on the country’s future governance.
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