Mahmood Achakzai notified as NA opposition leader after Omar Ayub exit
“Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been notified as the National Assembly’s opposition leader following Omar Ayub’s disqualification.”
Key points
- Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been notified as the National Assembly’s opposition leader following Omar Ayub’s disqualification.
- The appointment was finalised after an opposition delegation met the NA speaker.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally notified Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition leader in the lower house, filling a post that had remained vacant for months.
Achakzai, who also leads the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), was nominated by PTI founder Imran Khan for the role following the disqualification of the previous opposition leader, Omar Ayub. Geo News reported that Ayub was disqualified after being sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in a May 9 case.
The notification was issued after an opposition delegation, including PTI leaders and lawmakers, met the NA speaker in his chamber. Following the decision, Omar Ayub publicly congratulated Achakzai and expressed confidence that he would carry out the responsibilities of the post.
The report noted the story was developing and could be updated with additional details.
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