Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Nasirul-ul-Mulk has been named the caretaker prime minister after the announcement of general elections to be held in July.

"No Pakistani can lift a finger (against) such a name," Abbasi told reporters, seated next to opposition leader Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah.

Pakistan president's office had said on Sunday that general elections would be held in the country&nbsp;on July 25th.

The country faced a tumultuous last 12 months with Nawaz Sharif forced to step down as prime minister after the Supreme Court implicated him in corruption cases.

After Sharif's ouster, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who belongs to Sharif's PML(N) was made the prime minister.

Earlier, A Pakistan court had disqualified Khawaja Asif for violating the country's election laws.

Nasir–ul–Mulk was the 22nd Chief Justice of Pakistan. He had also served as the acting&nbsp;chief election commissioner of Pakistan.

Nasir–ul–Mulk was the 22nd Chief Justice of Pakistan. He had also served as the acting chief election commissioner of Pakistan.

Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Nasirul-ul-Mulk has been named the caretaker prime minister after the announcement of general elections to be held in July. "No Pakistani can lift a finger (against) such a name," Abbasi told reporters, seated next to opposition leader Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah. Pakistan president's office had said on Sunday that general elections would be held in the country on July 25th. The country faced a tumultuous last 12 months with Nawaz Sharif forced to step down as prime minister after the Supreme Court implicated him in corruption cases. After Sharif's ouster, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who belongs to Sharif's PML(N) was made the prime minister. Earlier, A Pakistan court had disqualified Khawaja Asif for violating the country's election laws. Nasir–ul–Mulk was the 22nd Chief Justice of Pakistan. He had also served as the acting chief election commissioner of Pakistan.

Ex-Chief Justice of Pakistan Nasirul Mulk to be caretaker PM

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Pakistan will hold general elections on July 25, a presidential spokesman said Saturday, offering the prospect of what would be only the second ever democratic transfer of power in the nuclear-armed country.

"The president has approved July 25 as the date for holding general elections in the country," a spokesman from Mamnoon Hussain's office told AFP.

The announcement comes as the current government enters its final week in office. It is expected to hand over power to a caretaker administration in the coming days.

Turmoil continues to rock the country after former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was ousted by the Supreme Court last July on corruption charges and later barred from politics for life.

Sharif was the 15th prime minister in Pakistan's seven-decade history -- roughly half of it under military rule -- to be removed before completing a full term.

After Sharif was ousted from power, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party (PML-N) took over the premiership.

Pakistan completed its first ever democratic transfer of power following elections in 2013, when the government headed by the Pakistan People's Party handed over to the PML-N, following a landslide victory.

"This is the second consecutive parliament to complete its tenure and we are now looking forward to go to the people to get their verdict on our performance," Finance Minister Miftah Ismail told AFP.

Increasing pressure

The general elections are expected to pit the PML-N against its main rival, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by former cricket star Imran Khan.

PTI is vowing to clean up the country’s rampant corruption, while investing in education and healthcare as Khan inches closer to his years-long dream of leading the country as prime minister.

With Sharif out, the PML-N continue to boast of their investment in the country’s rickety infrastructure and courting billions of dollars in Chinese investment.

Since he was ousted, Sharif and the PML-N have become increasingly vocal in their confrontation with the country’s military establishment and courts, claiming they are victims of a conspiracy to reduce the power of their party.

Despite the numerous court rulings against the PML-N, the party has won a string of recent by-elections proving it will likely remain a powerful force.

The PML-N continues to enjoy large swathes of support in the country's most populous Punjab province, but will enter the election under increasing pressure.&nbsp

In April, a Pakistan court disqualified Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif for violating the country's election laws, while interior minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot in the arm in a suspected assassination attempt in early May by an Islamist gunman.&nbsp

Sharif also sparked a firestorm earlier this month after suggesting Pakistani militants were behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks, approaching what is seen as a red line in the country by touching on criticism of Pakistan's armed forces.

There have been increasing fears that media outlets are under heavy pressure from the security establishment heading into the elections, spurring accusations of self censorship by Pakistan's leading television news broadcasters. &nbsp

Pakistan will hold general elections on July 25, a presidential spokesman said Saturday, offering the prospect of what would be only the second ever democratic transfer of power in the nuclear-armed country

Pakistan will hold general elections on July 25, a presidential spokesman said Saturday, offering the prospect of what would be only the second ever democratic transfer of power in the nuclear-armed country. "The president has approved July 25 as the date for holding general elections in the country," a spokesman from Mamnoon Hussain's office told AFP. The announcement comes as the current government enters its final week in office. It is expected to hand over power to a caretaker administration in the coming days. Turmoil continues to rock the country after former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was ousted by the Supreme Court last July on corruption charges and later barred from politics for life. Sharif was the 15th prime minister in Pakistan's seven-decade history -- roughly half of it under military rule -- to be removed before completing a full term. After Sharif was ousted from power, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi of Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party (PML-N) took over the premiership. Pakistan completed its first ever democratic transfer of power following elections in 2013, when the government headed by the Pakistan People's Party handed over to the PML-N, following a landslide victory. "This is the second consecutive parliament to complete its tenure and we are now looking forward to go to the people to get their verdict on our performance," Finance Minister Miftah Ismail told AFP. Increasing pressure The general elections are expected to pit the PML-N against its main rival, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by former cricket star Imran Khan. PTI is vowing to clean up the country’s rampant corruption, while investing in education and healthcare as Khan inches closer to his years-long dream of leading the country as prime minister. With Sharif out, the PML-N continue to boast of their investment in the country’s rickety infrastructure and courting billions of dollars in Chinese investment. Since he was ousted, Sharif and the PML-N have become increasingly vocal in their confrontation with the country’s military establishment and courts, claiming they are victims of a conspiracy to reduce the power of their party. Despite the numerous court rulings against the PML-N, the party has won a string of recent by-elections proving it will likely remain a powerful force. The PML-N continues to enjoy large swathes of support in the country's most populous Punjab province, but will enter the election under increasing pressure. In April, a Pakistan court disqualified Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif for violating the country's election laws, while interior minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot in the arm in a suspected assassination attempt in early May by an Islamist gunman. Sharif also sparked a firestorm earlier this month after suggesting Pakistani militants were behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks, approaching what is seen as a red line in the country by touching on criticism of Pakistan's armed forces. There have been increasing fears that media outlets are under heavy pressure from the security establishment heading into the elections, spurring accusations of self censorship by Pakistan's leading television news broadcasters.

Pakistan announces general elections on July 25

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif will reportedly contest from the Lahore seat in the forthcoming Pakistan general elections later this year.

She is set to contest the election from the NA-120 (National Assembly of Pakistan) constituency in Lahore, where her father was elected in the 2013 polls. She further plans to campaign for the provincial assembly from the PP-140 (Constituency of Provincial Assembly of Punjab) seat.

However, no confirmation has yet been made by her.&nbsp;

Maryam, 44, was being groomed as the second generation leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by Mr Sharif. The 68-year-old three-time prime minister had to resign last year after the Supreme Court disqualified him in the Panama Papers case.

Maryam has been in the spotlight over corruption references since the Panama Paper leaks saga was unearthed last year.

Also, she has been directed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for filing references related to cases on offshore companies including Flagship Investment Ltd, Al-Azizia Steel Mills, and London&#39;s Avenfield properties, during a recent hearing by the accountability court.

General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan in mid-2018.

Earlier on Friday, former Pakistan President and co-chairman of Pakistan People&#39;s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari had announced that he would contest the elections from his native Nawabshah in Sindh province.

He had also announced that his party would not support PML-N in the upcoming elections in Pakistan.

(With ANI inputs)

Nawaz Sharif's daughter is set to contest the election from the NA-120 constituency in Lahore, where her father was elected in the 2013 polls. She further plans to campaign or the provincial assembly from the PP-140 seat.

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif will reportedly contest from the Lahore seat in the forthcoming Pakistan general elections later this year. She is set to contest the election from the NA-120 (National Assembly of Pakistan) constituency in Lahore, where her father was elected in the 2013 polls. She further plans to campaign for the provincial assembly from the PP-140 (Constituency of Provincial Assembly of Punjab) seat. However, no confirmation has yet been made by her. Maryam, 44, was being groomed as the second generation leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by Mr Sharif. The 68-year-old three-time prime minister had to resign last year after the Supreme Court disqualified him in the Panama Papers case. Maryam has been in the spotlight over corruption references since the Panama Paper leaks saga was unearthed last year. Also, she has been directed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for filing references related to cases on offshore companies including Flagship Investment Ltd, Al-Azizia Steel Mills, and London's Avenfield properties, during a recent hearing by the accountability court. General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan in mid-2018. Earlier on Friday, former Pakistan President and co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari had announced that he would contest the elections from his native Nawabshah in Sindh province. He had also announced that his party would not support PML-N in the upcoming elections in Pakistan. (With ANI inputs)

Maryam Nawaz to contest from father's seat in Pakistan general elections