In a significant political development, Akhtar Mengal, the leader of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), has resigned from his seat in the National Assembly and departed for Dubai. Mengal’s resignation follows his expressed dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister and President of Pakistan.
Mengal announced his departure via a tweet, stating that he was surprised by the refusal of all political parties to accept his resignation. He emphasized that he had already resigned and had no intention of continuing as a member of the parliament.
In his message, Mengal expressed frustration that political parties seemed to believe they could persuade him to change his mind or seek forgiveness for their mistakes. He asserted that apologies should be directed not at him, but at the people of Balochistan, who have suffered due to the actions of these parties.
Mengal specifically called for apologies to Simi Baloch and Dr. Mehrang, stating that their deaths occurred while they were merely seeking dialogue. He stressed that his resignation was not driven by personal enmity but by his conscience, which compelled him to take this stand.
Mengal’s departure marks a notable moment in Pakistani politics, reflecting ongoing tensions and unresolved issues within the country’s political landscape.
