For the first time in Pakistan's history, the country will have an interim president and prime minister. The current president, Arif Alvi, will remain in office until a new president is elected. However, he will be restricted to a limited role in important national affairs and will be asked to resign after the election schedule is announced.
Sources say that it has been made clear to the president that he will only play a role in national affairs when it is absolutely necessary and indicated by the federal government.
The constitution allows the president to remain in office until a new president is elected. However, in the current circumstances, where the provincial assemblies do not exist and the National Assembly is absent, it is unclear how a new president can be elected. This could raise questions about the ability of the president to perform his duties.