PTI Lawmakers Defy Party Orders, Refuse to Resign from National Assembly Committees

Strategic Insights -

Despite the clear instructions from PTI Chairman Imran Khan to resign from National Assembly standing committees, at least 25 members of the party and the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) remain on various committees. While 52 PTI/SIC lawmakers have stepped down, several members, including Sohail Sultan, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, and others, continue to serve, pending the acceptance of their resignations by the Speaker of the National Assembly. The government has reportedly requested the Speaker not to accept the resignations of certain members, leaving the status of these lawmakers uncertain.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 25 PTI and SIC members have refused to resign from National Assembly committees despite party instructions.
  • 52 PTI/SIC lawmakers have stepped down from their committee posts, with five more resignations submitted recently.
  • Several lawmakers, including Sohail Sultan, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Atif, and others, remain on various committees, pending the acceptance of their resignations.
  • The Speaker of the National Assembly has not yet taken formal action on the resignations submitted.
  • The government has requested the Speaker not to accept the resignations of certain members.
  • PTI has announced a boycott of National Assembly proceedings.

Statistics:

  • At least 25 PTI and SIC members are still serving on National Assembly committees.
  • 52 PTI/SIC lawmakers have resigned from their committee posts.
  • 5 additional resignations were submitted recently.
  • Several lawmakers are out of the country for Umrah or are unwell, and at least 8 more are expected to tender their resignations.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Lawmakers Refuse to Resign" by Islamabad sources.