The recent Speaker of the National Assembly is Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. He was elected on April 16, 2023, succeeding Asad Qaiser.
The National Assembly is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Pakistan. The Speaker of the National Assembly is the presiding officer of the house and is responsible for maintaining order and decorum during sessions.
The Speaker is elected by the members of the National Assembly. The candidate who receives the majority of votes is elected as the Speaker.
Here are some of the key responsibilities of the Speaker of the National Assembly:
- Presiding over sessions of the National Assembly
- Maintaining order and decorum during sessions
- Ruling on points of order
- Deciding on the admissibility of motions and amendments
- Ensuring that the rules of procedure are followed
- Representing the National Assembly in official functions
The Speaker of the National Assembly is a significant figure in Pakistan's political system. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the National Assembly functions effectively and that the democratic process is upheld.
