Sanjrani accepts resignation of PPP Senator Nawaz Khokhar.

ISLAMAMABAD -- Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday accepted the resignation of PPP Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar soon after he submitted his resignation with the former's office following his party's reservations over the positions he had taken during recent political developments. Khokkar has 'resigned from his seat by writing under his hand in person before the Chairman Senate', and the chairman has accepted his resignation and consequently his seat has become vacant in terms of Clause (1) of Article 64 of the Constitution with effect from November 10, says a notification issued by the Senate Secretariat. The ruling party lawmaker formally resigned as a member of the Upper House of the Parliament following his meeting with Sanjrani only two days after he had announced his plans to vacate his seat. The ruling PML-N and the opposition PTI both supported the stance of young politician from Islamabad who is very vocal on social media and is known for taking his independent stance on different political issues. 'I have formally submitted my resignation today. I'm thankful for the positive response and support across party lines which...

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