Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 08, 2023, 10:22 PM
Shehbaz Sharif News: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif may resign on Wednesday, as the coalition government headed by him is ready to prematurely dissolve the National Assembly. General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan later this year. The five-year term of the lower house of parliament ends on August 12, but it is likely to be dissolved by Prime Minister Sharif on August 9.Visited army headquartersShehbaz Sharif, former leader of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, will send an advice to President Arif Alvi. If the President procrastinates, the Assembly will be dissolved within 48 hours of the advice of the Prime Minister. Shehbaz Sharif visited Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi, indicating that he will step down.Shahbaz had said in a rally on Sunday that he would dissolve the parliament on August 9 and the people of Pakistan would elect their government through votes in November 2023. The Election Commission of Pakistan has not yet announced the dates for the general elections.According to the newspaper report, Prime Minister Sharif made his farewell visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday, marking a significant moment in his tenure as head of government. The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir.