Article 93: Summoning and prorogation of session

1) The President shall summon a session of the Federal Parliament within thirty days of the declaration of the final results of the election to the House of Representatives. Thereafter, the President shall, from time to time, summon sessions of both or either of the Houses pursuant to this Constitution.

Provided that the interval between the two consecutive sessions shall not exceed six months.

2) The President may prorogue the sessions of both or either of the Houses of the Federal Parliament.

3) If, during the prorogation or recess of the session of the House of Representatives, one-fourth of the total number of its members write a petition that it is desirable to convene a session or meeting, the President shall specify the date and time for such session or meeting. The House of Representatives shall meet or commence its session at the date and time so specified.