ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Chairman
Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has assumed the charge of acting President of Pakistan after President Asif Ali Zardari departed for a two-day visit to Turkmenistan.
The notification has also been issued in this regard, a statement issued by the
Senate Secretariat on Thursday said.
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will perform the duties of Acting Presiden
t under the article 49 (2) of the Constitution till return of President Asif Ali Zardari.