Overview
- Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq invited signed nominations by 3pm on Jan. 13 under Rule 39 and scheduled verification and a headcount for Jan. 14.
- Opposition whip Aamir Dogar said 76 MNAs have backed Mahmood Khan Achakzai and confirmed the list would be submitted in line with the speaker’s instructions.
- According to Dunya News citing sources, the government and opposition have agreed on Achakzai as the sole candidate, with notification to follow required formalities.
- The PPP walked out after alleging an ordinance was issued without President Asif Ali Zardari’s assent, a claim the law minister said appeared to stem from misinformation as he pledged to report back.
- Following the walkout, a lack of quorum forced the speaker to adjourn the National Assembly sitting until Tuesday.