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pakistan pm shehbaz sharif steps down as pml n president, resignation letter goes viral
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has resigned from his role as President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), according to media reports. A meeting of the party’s central committee has been called for May 18.
The significant leadership transition comes after Rana Sanaullah, the President of PML-N’s Punjab chapter, disclosed that party supremo and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif has been urged to resume the party presidency, emphasising his leadership’s significance.
After his conviction in 2018, the former PM was disqualified from holding any public office. But the Islamabad High Court acquitted him in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references. Subsequently, he contested the general elections and emerged victorious from NA-130 Lahore.
Unflinching commitment to PML-N’s principles
Taking to X on Monday, party leader Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed the development and posted Shehbaz Sharif’s letter of resignation, too. In the letter, Sharif noted: “I’m writing to address a pivotal moment in the history of our party, Pakistan Muslim League (N).”
“Reflecting on the tumultuous events of 2017, which resulted in the unjust disqualification of our esteemed leader … (from the PM’s office) and the presidency of our party, I’m reminded of the resilience and fortitude with which our party has faced adversity under his leadership.”
Stressing his unflinching commitment to PML-N’s principles and values, the politician added: “Quaid Mohammad Nawaz Sharif entrusted me with the responsibility of assuming the presidency of the party, a duty I have upheld with utmost dedication and sincerity.”
Resume his “rightful place” as President of PML-N
“I’m heartened by recent developments that have exonerated our leader with dignity, affirming his unblemished integrity and commitment to the service of our nation,” the incumbent Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, further noted in his resignation letter.
“In light of these developments and the steadfast guidance of our beloved leader, I believe the time has come for Mohammad Nawaz Sharif to resume his rightful place as the President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and provide his invaluable leadership and vision.”
