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Islamabad, The highly anticipated Presidential election in Pakistan is currently taking place in the Parliament House of Islamabad, where members of both the National Assembly and Senate are casting their votes for the country’s next President.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the poll, which started early today, is set to conclude at 4:00 PM, with Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Aamer Farooq overseeing the process as the Presiding Officer. The race for presidency sees Asif Ali Zardari, a joint candidate from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), competing against Mahmood Khan Achakzai from the Sunni Ittehad Council.
The President of Pakistan is selected by an electoral college that includes the members of the Senate, the National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies. The election is conducted through a secret ballot to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the voting process.
Concurrently, the provincial assemblies are also in session to partake in the pivotal electoral process. High-profile politicians including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Co-Chairman PPP Asif Ali Zardari, and Leader of the House in the Senate Ishaq Dar have been among the first to exercise their electoral duties.
Islamabad, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari on his reelection as President of Pakistan, highlighting the broad-based confidence from various legislative bodies and anticipating a reinforced federal unity under his leadership.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Prime Minister’s message followed the formal election process involving the Senate, National Assembly, and representatives from all four provincial assemblies, culminating in Zardari’s ascension to the presidency for a second term. Shehbaz Sharif commended the democratic affirmation of Zardari, emphasizing his pivotal role in fortifying Pakistan’s federation.
In his statement, Sharif expressed optimism regarding President Zardari’s upcoming tenure, expecting him to execute his constitutional duties with diligence and efficacy. The Prime Minister underscored the cooperative spirit of the coalition parties, pledging a collective effort toward national development and prosperity.
This transition marks a significant political moment for Pakistan, with the leadership expressing unified intentions to address the country’s challenges and harness opportunities for growth and stability. As Zardari assumes office once again, the nation anticipates a period of governance focused on constitutional fidelity and collaborative progress.
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