Peshawar (August 13, 2018): Newly Elected MPAs of the KP Assembly on Monday took the oath of their office in the Inaugural session on Monday.
As many as 112 newly elected members were administered PML-N leader Sardar Aurangzeb Nalota administered the oath to KP members as ex-speaker Asad Qaiser, who has now been elected as MNA, was in Islamabad for swearing-in ceremony.
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Election for the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be held on Wednesday.
Nomination papers for the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker can be submitted by 04:00 pm tomorrow.
In the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, the PTI has increased its seats share to 64 members after the inclusion of two independent members in the party’s fold. With the numbers in hand, the party has taken its seat total to 84 seats after addition of 16 women and two minority seats.
The MMA is at the distant second with 13 seats including 10 general seats, two women, and a minority reserved seat.
ANP secured a nine-member representation with seven members on general seats and two seats on women reserved seats.
The PML-N won five general seats, and with the addition of one women reserved seat, its tally stands at six in the provincial assembly. The PPP with four general seats and one women reserved sear stands with the total of five seats.
Earlier today, newly elected members of the National Assembly took the oath of their office.
Outgoing Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who presided over the first session of the 15th National Assembly, administered the oath to the newly elected members of parliament.
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The national anthem was played at the opening of the session, which was followed by recitation of Holy Quran.
PTI chairman and prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani and PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif were among those who took the oath.
Mr Bhutto-Zardari took the oath as member of parliament for the first time, whereas his father returned to the house after more than two decades.
PM To Be elected On August 17
The election of the Prime Minister is conditional on the submission of their nomination papers on August 16, if it is done as per schedule, would pave way for the process to be completed by the evening on the same day. Otherwise, the election will be held on the morning of August 17.
The Prime Minister-elect’s oath-taking ceremony is slated for August 18, at the President House.
Once the allotment of general seats was finalised, those reserved for women and minorities were also allocated to the political parties.
PTI Leading with 158 Seats In National Assembly
Leading the race with the most number of MNA-elects is the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with 158 seats (125 general, 28 women and five minorities).However, candidates with dual nationalities are required to leave their seats which would reduce the tally for the Imran Khan-led PTI, leaving them to rely on support from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s seven members, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid’s five, Balochistan Awami Party’s five, and Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s four members.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is in second place with a total of 82 seats, after winning 64 general seats, two minority seats and 16 women seats.
The Pakistan Peoples Party is at a distant third with a total of 53 seats, with 42 general seats, two seats reserved for minorities, and nine reserved for women.
Security Arrangements Tightened
From Bani Gala to the Parliament House, security arrangements have been finalised, authorities and sources confirmed, while additional measures will also be implemented for the first session of the 15th NA.
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According to sources, the security in the district, including the red zone areas, will be on “red alert” — or high alert — in light of the NA session, and only people with special passes will be allowed into the Parliament.
Police and Rangers have been deployed as per the stricter security measures for the day. No random person would be let into the red zone.
Sindh assembly to meet Today
Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani has summoned the first session of Sindh Assembly on August 13 (today) at 10am.
During the session, the newly elected members of the provincial assembly will take oath of their offices. The house will also elect speaker and deputy speakers on August 15. Nomination papers for lthe eader of the House will be submitted on the same day while its scrutiny will be held on August 16.
On August 17, the leader will be chosen whereas Sindh Chief Minister will take oath the same evening.
Balochistan assembly session Summoned Today
Newly elected Balochistan Assembly’s first session has been summoned on August 13 (Today).
All newly elected MPAs will take oath in the first session. Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the assembly also will be elected in the following session.
Newly Elected Punjab Assembly Session Summoned on August 15
The session of Punjab Assembly has been summoned on August 15 after the summary pertaining to the matter received approval.
Newly elected Members of Punjab Assembly (MPA) will take oath after which speaker and deputy speaker will be chosen.
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