Why Punjab Assembly session has been postponed?

Why Punjab Assembly session has been postponed?

The Punjab Assembly session to elect a new chief minister Punjab has beenpostponed again on Tuesday.

The proceeding of the Punjab Assembly was adjourned until April 16.

According to sources, the session has been delayed due to repair of thedamage in the House and lobby as the time is required to repair damageditems.

The Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly approved to adjourn the session untillApril 16.

Earlier today, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had directed its lawmakers inPunjab Assembly to vote for Pervaiz Elahi for the post of Chief Minister.

PTI, in its notice, has warned that absence on voting day will also beconsidered violation of party discipline.

Action will be taken under Article 63 against those lawmakers who areabsent or vote against party candidate, the notice stated.