Zardari formally lifts Governor Rule in Punjab

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has formally lifted Governors Rule in Punjab by signing a summary on the advice of Prime Minister Yousuf Raja Gilani.

After a late night meeting with Gilani, Zardari signed the summary to lift governors rule, The Dawn reports. A presidential spokesman told media that Zardari and Gilani discussed political situation in the light of presidents address to the joint session of Parliament on Saturday.

Zardari, in his address to the joint sitting of Parliament, had already announced to recommend lifting governor rule.

Now, Punjab Governor Salman Taseer is expected to convene an ascertainment session of the Provincial Assembly on Tuesday that will compel PNL-N, the largest party in Punjab, to nominate some other candidate instead of Shahbaz Sharif

Despite PML-Ns constant opposition to the Governors Rule, former Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif does not want the governor rule to be lifted.

Sharif is against convening of the provincial assembly session until the Supreme Court gives its verdict on the review petition filed by him and his brother Nawaz Sharif. (ANI) 

Popularity: 1% [?]

Related posts:

1. Zardari proposes to lift Governors rule in Punjab
2. Governor’s rule being lifted from Punjab: Zardari
3. Zardari satisfied with PML-Ns positive response
4. Zardari hopes his parliamentary address will go smoothly
5. Sharif brothers have a pact with Gilani on Governors Rule?