Islamabad: In a fast-paced political development, Pakistan President Arif Alvi dissolved National Assembly on the advice of PM Imran Khan on Sunday. Fresh elections to be held in 90-day. 

The President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, has approved the advice of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58 (1) read with Article 48(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Imran, in an address to the nation, said he had advised the president to "dissolve assemblies".

According to Article 58, "The president shall dissolve the National Assembly if so advised by the prime minister; and the National Assembly shall, unless sooner dissolved, stand dissolved at the expiration of forty-eight hours after the prime minister has so advised."

The President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, has approved the advice of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to dissolve the National Assembly under the Article 58 (1) read with Article 48(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 3, 2022

No Prime Ministers in Pakistan completed full five years term in the office. Imran Khan was appointed as Priem Minister in 2018. The elections are due in 2023 for National Assembly. 

Also, acting upon the advice of the Prime Minister, the President has approved the removal of Mr Mohammad Sarwar from the position of Governor of Punjab and appointed Mr Omar Sarfraz Cheema as Governor Punjab under Article 101 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of  PPP, called the Deputy Speaker's decision to reject the no-confidence motion a 'violation of the Constitution. Bhutto said the matter will be taken to Supreme Court.