The 16-month tenure of outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition government came to an end on Wednesday (Aug 9) after President Arif Alvi gave his approval to dissolve the National Assembly, paving the way for the next general elections.

“The president dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the prime minister under Article 58-1 of the Constitution,” read an official statement issued by the President's Office on social media platform ‘X’.

With the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, the federal cabinet also stands dissolved.

The next step would be to appoint a caretaker prime minister, which will begin later under Article 224-A of Pakistan’s Constitution.

<h2>PM to meet with opposition to finalise interim PM</h2>

PM Shehbaz and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Raja Riaz will soon convene a meeting to finalise the name of the interim prime minister.

While addressing the lower house, PM Shehbaz, earlier in the day, said he would meet Riaz on Thursday (Aug 10) to deliberate over the names of the caretaker premier.

If they fail to agree on the name within three days, the matter will go to the parliamentary committee for the appointment of a caretaker PM.

Under the law, the PM and the opposition leader will send their respective names for the coveted post to the parliamentary committee.

<h2>Jalil Jilani emerges as a strong candidate for Pakistan's caretaker PM</h2>

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The parliamentary committee will have three days to finalise the name of the caretaker prime minister and if they fail to reach a consensus, then the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will pick the caretaker prime minister within two days from the names proposed by the opposition and the government.

The poll body will announce the date of the elections under Article 224-1 and if the assembly is dissolved before the completion of the constitutional term, the general elections will have to be held within 90 days.

After the general elections, the ECP is bound to officially notify the election results within 14 days, as per the Constitution.

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But according to local media reports, the general elections are likely to be delayed after the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved new census results, requiring the ECP to carry out fresh delimitation — an exercise that will likely take three to four months.

<h2>Three names finalised</h2>

Though no clear name has come forward for the top post, Riaz told Aaj News earlier in the day that names for the caretaker PM have been finalised after he held three meetings with lawmakers from the opposition.

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“They do not include any politicians, but an economist has been shortlisted,” he revealed.

He further said that he is open to considering a politician for the interim PM slot if the government recommends it.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The 16-month tenure of outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition government came to an end on Wednesday (Aug 9) after President Arif Alvi gave his approval to dissolve the National Assembly, paving the way for the next general elections.

The 16-month tenure of outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's coalition government came to an end on Wednesday (Aug 9) after President Arif Alvi gave his approval to dissolve the National Assembly, paving the way for the next general elections. “The president dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the prime minister under Article 58-1 of the Constitution,” read an official statement issued by the President's Office on social media platform ‘X’. With the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, the federal cabinet also stands dissolved. The next step would be to appoint a caretaker prime minister, which will begin later under Article 224-A of Pakistan’s Constitution. PM to meet with opposition to finalise interim PM PM Shehbaz and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Raja Riaz will soon convene a meeting to finalise the name of the interim prime minister. While addressing the lower house, PM Shehbaz, earlier in the day, said he would meet Riaz on Thursday (Aug 10) to deliberate over the names of the caretaker premier. If they fail to agree on the name within three days, the matter will go to the parliamentary committee for the appointment of a caretaker PM. Under the law, the PM and the opposition leader will send their respective names for the coveted post to the parliamentary committee. Jalil Jilani emerges as a strong candidate for Pakistan's caretaker PM The parliamentary committee will have three days to finalise the name of the caretaker prime minister and if they fail to reach a consensus, then the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will pick the caretaker prime minister within two days from the names proposed by the opposition and the government. The poll body will announce the date of the elections under Article 224-1 and if the assembly is dissolved before the completion of the constitutional term, the general elections will have to be held within 90 days. After the general elections, the ECP is bound to officially notify the election results within 14 days, as per the Constitution. Also read | Inquiry ordered after 'coded conversation' between Imran Khan and Attock Jail staffer spooks officials But according to local media reports, the general elections are likely to be delayed after the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved new census results, requiring the ECP to carry out fresh delimitation — an exercise that will likely take three to four months. Three names finalised Though no clear name has come forward for the top post, Riaz told Aaj News earlier in the day that names for the caretaker PM have been finalised after he held three meetings with lawmakers from the opposition. Also read | Exclusive | Taliban couldn’t silence her: This exiled Afghan journalist is changing lives, one story at a time “They do not include any politicians, but an economist has been shortlisted,” he revealed. He further said that he is open to considering a politician for the interim PM slot if the government recommends it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Lawyer Michael Avenatti filed a lawsuit on behalf of Daniels last week seeking to toss out the confidential settlement she signed just days before the November 2016 election.

The lawsuit alleges that Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, began an &quot;intimate relationship&quot; with Trump in the summer of 2006 that continued well into 2007.

She has offered to return the $130,000 she received so that she can be free to &quot;speak openly and freely about her prior relationship with the president and the attempts to silence her.&quot;

Daniels is also asking to be allowed to publish text messages, photos and videos relating to the president, Avenatti said in a letter to Trump&#39;s lawyer Michael Cohen.

&quot;I think it&#39;s time for her to tell her story and for the public to decide who&#39;s telling the truth,&quot; Avenatti said last week.

A copy of the settlement filed in court shows that Daniels received the $130,000 from a company known as Essential Consultants LLC in return for her silence.

Using the pseudonyms Peggy Peterson and David Dennison, Daniels and Trump were to sign the agreement, along with Essential Consultants.

But Trump never signed, providing the basis for Avenatti&#39;s attempt to have it thrown out and release Daniels from her obligations.

Daniels is asking for presiding judge Elizabeth Feffer to be replaced, arguing that she has a conflict of interest because she is seeking an appointment to a seat in federal court.

The White House has denied any sexual encounter between Trump and Daniels.

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Cambodia&#39;s Supreme Court dissolved the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party on Thursday, dealing a devastating blow to a party that had been poised to challenge the long-term rule of Prime Minister Hun Sen in an election next year.

&quot;The Supreme Court has decided to dissolve the Cambodia National Rescue Party and ban 118 individuals... from doing political activities for five years starting from the day of this verdict announcement,&quot; a judge said.

The CNRP was accused of plotting to topple the government - which it denied.

The opposition party did not send lawyers to Thursday&#39;s court session.

Critics see the verdict as the culmination of months of pressure on the opposition, civil society and independent media by the ruling Cambodian People&#39;s Party (CPP) in an attempt to quell the opposition ahead of the 2018 general election, which was expected to be Hun Sen&#39;s biggest challenge to his more than 30-year rule.

There were no signs of protest outside the court following the verdict.

'The Supreme Court has decided to dissolve the Cambodia National Rescue Party and ban 118 individuals ... from doing political activities for five years starting from the day of this verdict announcement,' a judge said

Cambodia's Supreme Court dissolved the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party on Thursday, dealing a devastating blow to a party that had been poised to challenge the long-term rule of Prime Minister Hun Sen in an election next year. "The Supreme Court has decided to dissolve the Cambodia National Rescue Party and ban 118 individuals... from doing political activities for five years starting from the day of this verdict announcement," a judge said. The CNRP was accused of plotting to topple the government - which it denied. The opposition party did not send lawyers to Thursday's court session. Critics see the verdict as the culmination of months of pressure on the opposition, civil society and independent media by the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) in an attempt to quell the opposition ahead of the 2018 general election, which was expected to be Hun Sen's biggest challenge to his more than 30-year rule. There were no signs of protest outside the court following the verdict.

Cambodian Supreme Court dissolves main opposition party

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