Overview
- National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq accepted the BNP-M chief’s resignation on February 11, more than a year after it was submitted in September 2024.
- The Speaker’s office notified the Election Commission of Pakistan, initiating the by-election process for NA-256 (Khuzdar).
- According to multiple reports citing official and assembly sources, the acceptance will take effect from the original submission date.
- Mengal had resigned in protest over the worsening situation in Balochistan, publicly declaring no confidence in state leadership.
- Some outlets reported he retained MNA perks and a Parliament Lodges flat during the delay, while Mengal said he withdrew no funds and vacated the lodges 17 months ago.