Shahbaz Sharif Resigns from PML-N presidency
Islamabad, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the leader of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), tendered his resignation from the party presidency, marking a significant development in the party's internal dynamics. The resignation, submitted to the party's Secretary General on May 11, 2024, was promptly acknowledged by the party's Information Secretary, Maryam Aurangzeb, who released a copy of Sharif's resignation to the media.
Sharif's resignation comes amidst a backdrop of longstanding internal strife within the party, which traces back to the ousting of his brother, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, from the party leadership and prime ministership in 2017. Despite facing numerous challenges, Shahbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude to the party and its leadership for steadfastly confronting adversity.
Stressing his commitment to the party's principles and values, Sharif reiterated his loyalty to his brother and vowed to continue serving the nation and the party with unwavering dedication. He highlighted the honor of being entrusted with the party leadership post the 2024 general elections, reaffirming his allegiance to Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and the party's ideals.
Shahbaz Sharif's resignation underscores a pivotal moment in the political landscape of Pakistan, as the PML-N navigates through a period of transition and redefinition. With speculations rife about the party's future direction, Sharif's departure sets the stage for a new chapter in the party's journey, one that will likely shape the course of Pakistani politics in the days to come.
