The National Assembly is set to elect a new speaker and deputy speaker on Friday, March 1, 2024. The election process will be conducted through a secret ballot, with strict security measures in place. Several candidates from different political parties have been nominated for the respective positions.
ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Speaker National Assembly, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, announced on Thursday the schedule for the elections of the speaker and deputy speaker’s slots.
The elections for the posts of speaker and deputy speaker will take place on Friday (March 1), 2024. According to Article 53 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the National Assembly is mandated to elect a speaker and deputy speaker at its first meeting following a general election, with the process taking precedence over any other business.
The voting process will be conducted through a secret ballot, with the candidate receiving the majority of votes being elected as the new speaker of the House.
Subsequently, the new speaker will announce the schedule for the deputy speaker’s election, which will follow the same procedure as the secret ballot.
Strict security measures were implemented to ensure the safety of the session, with heavy contingents of police and Rangers deployed outside the Parliament House, and entry for unauthorized individuals onto the premises was prohibited.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), President, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has nominated Sardar Ayaz Sadiq for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly on behalf of PML-N, and Bilawal Bhutto has nominated Ghulam Mustafa Shah as the candidate for Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly on behalf of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Aamir Dogar for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, while PTI’s Junaid Khan will contest for the post of Deputy Speaker.
Tomorrow, the National Assembly is set to convene to elect the speaker and deputy speaker. This important event holds great significance as it will shape the leadership and direction of the legislative body. The process of electing these key positions involves deliberation and decision-making to ensure effective representation and governance. The outcome of the election will not only impact the dynamics within the National Assembly but also carry implications for the country as a whole. As the nation awaits this crucial development, all eyes will be on the National Assembly to witness the democratic and transparent transition of leadership. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this monumental event.
Source: ARY NEWS
The National Assembly is set to elect a new speaker and deputy speaker following the schedule announced by the outgoing Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. The voting process, conducted via secret ballot, will dictate the selection of the new speaker, who will then oversee the election of the deputy speaker. Tight security measures have been implemented for the session, with heavy police and Ranger presence. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have nominated their candidates for the speaker and deputy speaker positions.
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