Speaker- (Dr. Fehmida to act as President)

ISLAMABAD, July 21, 2011 (PPI):  Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker, National Assembly would perform the functions of the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan under Article 49(2) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan w.e.f. July 21, 11.  The Speaker, National Assembly will act as President till the President or Chairman Senate returns to Pakistan from their official visits abroad.