PM Shehbaz Sharif resigned as PML-N president and forwarded his resignation to Nawaz Sharif. PML-N plans to elect a new president during a May 28 general council meeting. The PML-N Punjab chapter has requested Nawaz Sharif to take on the party presidency again, claiming his leadership is crucial. Sharif was previously disqualified but later acquitted and re-elected in the General Elections 2024.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday resigned as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president, ARY News reported citing sources.
Shehbaz Sharif has sent his party president resignation to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif.
Following the senior politician’s resignation, PML-N has decided to convene a meeting of the party’s general council on May 28 in Lahore to elect new president.
The PML-N had earlier announced to hold general council meeting on May 11.
Rana Sanaullah in a recent presser said that the PML-N Punjab chapter has requested Nawaz Sharif to resume the party presidency, citing his leadership as crucial for the party’s success.
He said that during the PML-N Punjab meeting, a resolution was passed, requesting Nawaz Sharif to once again lead the party in this difficult time.
It is pertinent to mention here that the former prime minister was disqualified from holding any public position after being convicted in 2018.
However, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted him in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references on November 29 and December 12 last year respectively. After his acquittal, the former PM contested General Elections 2024 and returned elected from NA-130 Lahore.
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced his resignation as the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). This decision comes amid escalating political tensions and speculation surrounding the future leadership of the party. Shehbaz Sharif, known for his unwavering commitment to public service and political stewardship, cited the need for internal party restructuring and a renewed focus on addressing the challenges facing the nation as the driving factors behind his decision. His resignation has sent ripples through the political landscape, prompting intense discussions and conjecture regarding the implications for the PML-N and Pakistan’s broader political landscape. As the nation eagerly awaits the unfolding developments, one thing remains certain – Shehbaz Sharif’s legacy and impact on Pakistani politics will continue to be a focal point of public discourse and historical analysis.
Source: ARY NEWS
Shehbaz Sharif resigns PML-N presidency, sparks party election. Scheduled for May 28 in Lahore, the general council meeting is set to elect a new president. The PML-N Punjab chapter calls for Nawaz Sharif to resume presidency, citing his leadership’s importance. Nawaz Sharif faced disqualification in 2018 but was acquitted in 2021. His return to politics saw his election from NA-130 Lahore. Sharif’s resignation marks a significant development in PML-N’s leadership, prompting speculation about the party’s future course.
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