Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president
Following the development, PML-N's central committee meeting is called on May 18 in Lahore at 11:30 am.

On Monday, Shehbaz Sharif resigned as the Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stepped down saying the time has come for his elder brother and former premier Nawaz Sharif “to resume his rightful place” as the party chief.
Prime Minister said that he has always considered this position as a trust which he is returning to his leader to guide the country and party with his exceptional leadership and vision.
In the resignation letter addressed to the PML-N secretary general, PM Shehbaz cited the tumultuous events of 2017, which resulted in the “unjust” disqualification of Nawaz from the PM Office and the presidency of the party, the premier said he was entrusted with the responsibility of assuming the presidency of the party.
“I am heartened by recent developments that have exonerated our leader with dignity, affirming his unblemished integrity and commitment to the service of our nation,” he added.
In light of these developments, the PM said: “I believe the time has come for Mohammad Nawaz Sharif to resume his rightful place as the President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and provide his invaluable leadership and vision to steer the party forward.”
“Therefore, it is with a deep sense of duty and reverence for our party’s principles that I tender my resignation as the President of Pakistan Muslim League (N),” he added.
Following the development, PML-N’s central committee meeting is called on May 18 in Lahore at 11:30 am.