ISLAMABAD, March 7 (Xinhua) -- There would be no delay in transfer of power to the elected political parties and the process continued as per schedule in Pakistan, said a senior official hereon Friday.

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator in Pakistan Nisar A Memon said at the Multan Press Club in the eastern Punjab province that two weeks time was necessary for the elected parties to hold negotiations and evolve their future strategy to form the government at the center and in the provinces.

    He categorically dismissed the misconception that convening of the National Assembly was being delayed by President Pervez Musharraf, the official Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

    The President doffed his uniform and change of command took place in a constitutional and smooth manner. Elections were held in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful way and now power will be transferred to the elected representatives smoothly and as per relevant provisions of the Constitution, Memon said.

    According to the official results of the general elections released by the Election Commission of Pakistan last Saturday, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) emerged as the largest party in the National Assembly (NA) and would form the government in the center.

    Musharraf on Friday said that the first NA session would be summoned in two weeks.