The resignation of Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal as Member of National Assembly (MNA) has been officially accepted, sources confirmed.
Mengal, elected from NA-256 Khuzdar, submitted his resignation on September 3, 2024. The approval was reportedly given by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, confirming that the resignation has been formally accepted by the National Assembly authorities.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, born on October 6, 1962, is a prominent Pakistani politician from Balochistan. He currently serves as the chairman of BNP-Mengal and has held multiple political offices in the province.
Mengal previously served as Chief Minister of Balochistan between 1997 and 1998. He also held a seat in the Balochistan Provincial Assembly before serving as a member of the National Assembly from August 2018 to August 2023.
Political analysts note that the resignation being accepted officially marks the end of Mengal’s latest term in the National Assembly. His departure may lead to by-elections in NA-256 Khuzdar to fill the vacant seat.
The development comes amid ongoing political activity in Balochistan, where BNP-Mengal has been a key regional party. Mengal’s resignation could impact the party’s representation at the federal level, while provincial leadership continues to coordinate party strategy.
Sources suggest that BNP-Mengal will announce its next steps soon, and the party remains active in local and national political matters despite Mengal’s resignation.
Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s political career spans decades, and his leadership has been influential in advocating for Balochistan’s development and provincial rights. The acceptance of his resignation marks another chapter in the evolving political landscape of the region.
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