Buzdar steps down as resignation accepted

Lahore: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar on Friday accepted the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, GNN reported.

The resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar was received by Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on March 30. Sources said that the schedule for election of the new chief minister would be released soon.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has decided to nominate chaudhry Pervez Elahi as the new chief minister of Punjab.

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar presented his resignation to the Prime Minister in Islamabad.

In another tweet, Farrukh Habib said the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid's support for the prime minister in the no-trust motion has left the opposition in a state of shock.

In Punjab, Opposition members have filed a no confidence motion against Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.

The motion was filed by Opposition members Rana Mashood, Samiullah Khan, Mian Naseer amongst others in the Provincial Assembly Secretariat.

After filing of No Confidence motion, the Chief Minister cannot dissolve the Provincial Assembly, while the Speaker is bound to convene Assembly meeting within fourteen days.