General Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, has invited the newly elected National Assembly to convene next Friday, while the parties have yet to successfully form a new government. Pakistan Radio reports that members of parliament will take an oath of allegiance on November 8. After that, the representatives must elect a Prime Minister. The new National Assembly will be the first parliament of Pakistan since General Musharraf's coup in 1999. Since last month's elections, Pakistan has been in a political limbo, as the parties have been unable to agree on forming a coalition government. On Friday, 54 member countries of the Commonwealth decided to continue Pakistan's suspension from the organization until the country's democratic institutions are operational.
Political Parties in Pakistan Still Unable to Form New Government - 2002-11-02
Political parties in Pakistan are struggling to form a new government following the recent elections. General Pervez Musharraf has called for the National Assembly to meet, but a coalition agreement remains elusive. This situation is significant as it affects Pakistan's democratic processes and its standing in the Commonwealth.
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📰 What Happened
Political parties in Pakistan are struggling to form a coalition government after recent elections. General Musharraf has called the National Assembly to convene, but no agreement has been reached yet.
- The National Assembly will meet on November 8 for members to take an oath.
- This is the first parliament since Musharraf's coup in 1999.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Pakistan has faced significant political turmoil since Musharraf's coup, with ongoing struggles for democratic governance.
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