KP governor dissolves assembly on CM Mahmood’s advice
PESHAWAR (MNP) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali on Wednesday signed a summary sent by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan for dissolution of the provincial assembly.
The governor has directed Mr Khan to continue as chief minister until the caretaker set-up is finalised. He has also asked the chief minister and opposition to select a name for the caretaker CM position.
A day earlier, the chief minister sent the summary to the governor, stating: “I, Mahmood Khan, Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in pursuance of provisions in Article 112(1) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, do hereby forward my advice for dissolution of provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 17th January, 2023, at 2100 hours (9pm).”
