Pakistan Govt seeks new set up before March 1

Islamabad, Feb 19 : Pakistan Government is planning to establish new set up before March 1, sources in Election Commission have said.

Sources said that Election Commission would announce the results during current week and notification would be issued by February 21 or 22 after which government is looking to establish new set up as soon as possible with the consent of main political parties.

National Assembly would elect Speaker and Deputy Speaker in its inaugural session, which would be followed by the election of Prime Minister later.

The candidate for Prime Minister requires 171 votes of National Assembly members. No secret ballot will be held for Prime Minister's election.

According to election sources, Election Commission would finalise the results of women reserved seats within three days of notification of 267 members of assembly.

National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Ameer Hussain would administer the oath to the newly elected member, The News reported.

ANI