Summary Says consultation is imperative for caretaker setup under the constitution.
Says consultation is imperative for caretaker setup under the constitution.
Prime Minster Raja Pervez Ashraf has written a letter to leader of the Opposition leader in the National Assembly Ch Nisar Ali Khan, requesting him to propose names of persons for appointment as caretaker Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister wrote that it is imperative that we initiate the process under Article 224 of the Constitution to arrive at a consensus on the appointment of care taker Prime Minister‚ who could uphold the national interest and ensure free‚ fair and transparent elections.
The letter says that the National Assembly will achieve the milestone of completing its tenure by the middle of next month. It will be a historic achievement signifying the maturity and sagacity of the political parties in the country.
This will go a long way in strengthening democracy and establishing supremacy of the will of the people of Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said that the country is now poised for general elections with the likely dissolution of the National Assembly on the expiry of its term.
According to reports‚ Ch Nisar Ali Khan has received the letter.
