Information Minister Qamar Zaman Karia said Wednesday that the general elections would be held after the assemblies complete their term.
During a news conference held after the Federal Cabinet meeting, the information minister added that the term of the assemblies was expiring in March and elections would be held latest by May.
Earlier during the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said elections would be held on time hinting to all political parties to start preparations.
Prime Minister Ashraf added that the assemblies will be completing their term for the first time in the history of Pakistan and the government will ensure that free and transparent elections are held.
