The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), from the National Assembly has been officially accepted by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, as reported by multiple sources including Dawn, The Frontier Post, and ARY News. Mengal, who was elected as an MNA from Khuzdar (NA-256) in the 2024 general elections, had initially submitted his resignation in September 2024, citing the 'prevailing situation in Balochistan' as his reason. Dawn highlights Mengal's criticism of the government's handling of Balochistan's issues, noting his statement that the province has been 'marginalised and ignored by this House.' Mengal's resignation was also linked to security tensions following deadly attacks in August 2024 and protests against enforced disappearances.