NA to hold farewell session as federal govt’s tenure ends at midnight

The farewell session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) will be held today before its five-year constitutional term ends at midnight.

As per details, legislators will highlight their five year’s performances in their speeches during the farewell session.

The NA will stand dissolved at midnight tonight, paving way for establishment of a caretaker setup before the general elections scheduled on July 25 this year.

The five-year term of the Punjab Assembly and Balochistan Assembly is also ending tonight.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah have already named former chief justice Nasirul Mulk as interim prime minister.

This is the first time in Pakistan’s history a second consecutive democratic government is completing its constitutional term.

Before the government's tenure ends today, PM Abbasi is scheduled to hold farewell meetings with his staff and other officers.

A contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces will present a salute to the PM as he departs from his office later today. 

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