ISLAMABAD: Prime Minster Raja Pervez Ashraf has sent a latter to leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Ch. Nisar Ali Khan requesting him to propose names of persons for appointment as care taker Prime Minister, Dispatch News Desk (DND) reported on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister said 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 in the country.
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.
Chaudhry Nisar Ali has received the letter.
DND
