ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday formally initiated the process of registering his new political party with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), officially signaling his departure from the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N).
Abbasi personally visited the Election Commission headquarters in Islamabad and provided all the required information for the registration of his party. Abbasi confirmed that he had submitted all necessary documents to the ECP.
In his interaction with the media, the ex-prime minister said that the name of his political party has yet to be finalized. However, he reiterated his commitment to participating in the upcoming general elections under the banner of his new political party.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Hinted at Launching New Party on Several Occasions
Abbasi had hinted at launching a new party on several occasions since he had differences with the PML-N’s top leadership and also signaled that there would be a new party forming after the February 8 general elections.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi served as prime minister of Pakistan from August 2017 to May 2018.
