PM Imran approves Shahzad Akbar’s resignation

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday approved resignation of Shahzad Akbar as Advisor to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Accountability and Interior.

Shahzad Akbar tendered his resignation from the post. Sources said that after accepting Akbar’s resignation, consultation is being held on two names for the post, the final decision of which will be taken by PM Imran Khan.

According to sources, the reason for Shahzad Akbar’s resignation was the anger of the prime minister. A few days ago, Imran Khan sought details of cases in the courts and the details given by Shehzad Akbar were incomplete.

According to sources, there was also a discrepancy between the timelines of the cases reported to PM Imran, the current status of the cases and the briefing given to the premier.

According to sources, two days ago, the PM expressed his displeasure over Shehzad Akbar and the PM s Office today asked Shehzad Akbar to resign.

Earlier today, Shahzad Akbar had tendered his resignation as Advisor to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Accountability and Interior.

He made the announcement through his account on social-networking platform Twitter.

In a post, Shahzad Akbar wrote, “I have tendered my resignation today to PM as Advisor. I sincerely hope the process of accountability continues under leadership of PM IK as per PTI’s manifesto.”

He further stated that he will keep on contributing as member of legal fraternity.

In July 2020, Shahzad Akbar was appointed as Advisor to the PM on Accountability and Interior. He was earlier working as Special Assistant for Home Affairs to the premier.