Maryam Nawaz resigns from NA 119, will take over as Chief Minister from PP 159

Maryam Nawaz resigns from NA 119, will take over as Chief Minister from PP 159

Maryam Nawaz, the chief organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, gave up the seat she won from National Assembly Constituency NA-119.

PML-N nominated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz withdrew from NA-119 constituency. The Senior League will take over the post of Chief Minister from the seat of Vice President PP 159.

Maryam Nawaz has sent a letter of withdrawal from NA 119 to the Election Commission, on which the Election Commission will hold by-elections.

According to League sources, PML-N leader Saad Rafique will be given the ticket on the seat won by Maryam Nawaz. Saad Rafique lost to independent candidate Latif Khosa from NA-122 in the February 8 general elections.

It should be noted that Maryam Nawaz was elected Member of Punjab Assembly from National Assembly Constituency NA 119 and PP 159 from Lahore.