In a move that sent shockwaves through the political landscape, former federal minister Sumaira Malik has tendered her resignation from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from both her party post and party membership.
The seasoned PML-N leader announced her resignation from the vice-presidency and concurrently declared her departure from the party.
Rumors had swirled for weeks about Malik’s unease within the party, particularly regarding the recent allocation of tickets for the upcoming general elections. Sources close to the former minister hinted at frustrations over not securing a desired candidacy, ultimately fueling the decision to part ways with PML-N.
Ms Malik communicated her decision to resign to PML-N President Rana Sanaullah, citing the primary reason as her dissatisfaction with not securing party tickets for the upcoming general election.
The unexpected resignation by Sumaira Malik add an intriguing layer to the political narrative, setting the stage for potential adjustments and realignments in the run-up to the general election.