The resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, 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 Daily Times and Tribune Home. Mengal, who was elected from Khuzdar (NA-256) in the 2024 general elections, had originally submitted his resignation on September 3, 2024, due to the 'prevailing situation in Balochistan' and what he described as 'systematic marginalisation' of the province. The acceptance of his resignation comes after a prolonged delay, which Mengal criticized as a deliberate tactic by the ruling party, PML-N, to stifle his political influence. He expressed on social media that the delay exposed the government's 'fear' and reiterated that he had not utilized any parliamentary funds since his resignation, having vacated official lodges 17 months ago (Tribune Home, Pakistan Today).