Pakistan PM Sharif to Handover Charge to Interim Govt in August

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif promised to hand over the governance of the country to an interim setup in August. In a televised address to the nation, the Pakistan PM assured that his government will hand over all powers to an interim government in August for the conduct of the general elections.

In his address to the nation, Sharif claimed that his government has cleared the “landmines” spread in the way of Pakistan’s interests by former PM Imran Khan.

Sharif is also the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. In a party meeting in Islamabad, Sharif said that Parliament would complete its term on August 14 to pave the way for interim government and elections.

Under the Constitution of Pakistan, general elections must be held under the supervision of a neutral caretaker government.