The maiden session of Pakistan's newly-elected Parliament began today with the outgoing speaker administering oath to 331 members as part of the process of transition and handing over powers to the new government.
Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of the previous National Assembly, presided over the 15th Parliament's session and administered oath to the new leaders in the 342-member lower house. The new members signed their presence in a register.
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