The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed that the premier has forwarded a formal summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for final approval. If approved, Hashmi will replace the incumbent Governor, Kamran Tessori of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).
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Key Highlights of the Appointment:
- Official Nomination: Prime Minister Shehbaz met with Nehal Hashmi at the PM House earlier this week to finalise the nomination and personally congratulated him on the upcoming role.
- Political Context: The decision comes amid mounting pressure and criticism of Kamran Tessori’s tenure. Reports indicate that the Sindh Bar Council and various political leaders recently called for his removal, alleging constitutional violations related to political activities at the Governor’s House.
- Coalition Dynamics: While the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the outgoing governor, MQM-P leaders have begun internal consultations following the government’s sudden decision to replace him.
- Presence of Senior Leadership: Senior PML-N figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Adviser Rana Sanaullah, were present during meetings related to this transition.
About Nehal Hashmi
Nehal Hashmi is a veteran lawyer and politician from Karachi with a long-standing association with the PML-N.
- Past Roles: He previously served as a member of the Senate of Pakistan (2015–2021) and was an adviser on Law and Justice to former PM Nawaz Sharif from 1997 to 1999.
- Legal Challenges: Hashmi faced a high-profile contempt-of-court case in 2018, resulting in a five-year disqualification, which he has since completed, allowing his return to active political office.
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