The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition will be elected on Monday, January 26, 2026, following an announcement by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir.

Addressing the nation during a broadcast on the National Communications Network (NCN) this evening, the speaker disclosed that he has instructed the Clerk of the National Assembly to convene a meeting of all non-governmental Members of Parliament at 10:00 hrs on Monday for the purpose of electing the Opposition Leader.

“I’ve asked the Clerk of the National Assembly to convene a meeting of all the non-governmental Members of Parliament for 10am on Monday the 26th of January, 2026 and this is for the election of the Leader of the Opposition,” Nadir stated.

He further urged those involved in the process to act responsibly, underscoring the importance of the office.

“I pray and I trust that those involved in this process of electing the leader of the opposition would be guided by the dignity of the house, the reputation of our country and the sanctity of the responsibility that has been entrusted upon them by the electorate,” he added.