On February 11, 2026, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq officially accepted the resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), which had been pending since September 2024. Mengal's resignation was initially submitted in response to the political and security challenges in Balochistan, as well as the perceived marginalization of the province's issues in the national political discourse. As reported by Pakistan Today, Mengal stated that he had not utilized any parliamentary benefits since his resignation and had vacated the Parliament Lodges over a year ago. He criticized the delay in accepting his resignation, suggesting it was due to political discomfort with his outspoken criticism of the government's handling of Balochistan's issues, including his remarks at the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore.