The Punjab Assembly is preparing for a momentous event: the election of the speaker and deputy speaker will take place tomorrow (Saturday). Political parties have announced their nominations for the highly sought-after seats ahead of this key session.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has nominated Malik Ahmad Khan and Zaheer Iqbal Channar as speaker and deputy speaker, respectively. This action indicates the party’s strategy to exert influence over the assembly sessions.
Meanwhile, the Sunni Ittehad Council, which was recently joined by PTI-backed independent winners, has announced its nominees for speaker and deputy speaker, selecting Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar and Moin Riaz Qureshi, respectively.
This approach demonstrates the council’s willingness to actively participate in the legislative process and advocate for its interests in the Punjab Assembly.
As the election approaches, lawmakers and watchers alike become increasingly excited. The election results will not only determine the assembly’s leadership, but also set the tone for the legislative agenda going forward.
Earlier in the day, 313 Punjab Assembly members took their oaths in a session that began more than two hours late. Following the oath, the assembly secretary stated that a secret ballot election for speaker and deputy speaker would be held on Saturday.
