The political dispute between the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken a legal turn. The party has issued a legal notice, demanding the withdrawal of remarks allegedly describing it as a “terrorist, illegal and banned” organisation.
The notice requires Maryam Nawaz to remove the disputed social media content and issue an unconditional public apology within seven days. The party has also warned of further legal action if she fails to meet its demands.
Why Has PMML Served a Legal Notice on Maryam Nawaz?
The legal notice was issued by a team of lawyers representing PMML president Khalid Masood Sandhu. It accuses Maryam Nawaz of making defamatory statements through a post on her X account and a public speech.
According to the party, these remarks damaged its reputation and questioned its legal status. Therefore, PMML has demanded that the chief minister withdraw the statements and remove the disputed material from social media.
The party has also sought an unconditional public apology within seven days of receiving the notice. Moreover, it has warned that failure to comply will leave it with no option but to approach the competent courts.
The notice states that Maryam Nawaz would be held responsible for all resulting legal costs and consequences.
Dispute Escalates After NA-77 Gujranwala By-Election
The legal confrontation follows growing tensions between the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PMML. The disagreement intensified after the November 8 by-election in NA-77 Gujranwala.
The PML-N retained the constituency, with its candidate Rashid Bashir Virk securing 43,365 votes. Meanwhile, PMML candidate Ibrahim Gujjar received 30,218 votes.
However, PMML rejected the election outcome and claimed its candidate had actually secured victory. Consequently, the party demanded a recount across 50 polling stations.
The disputed election results further intensified the political confrontation between the two parties.
Maryam Nawaz and PMML Disagree Over Party’s Legal Status
Following the by-election, Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari questioned PMML’s political credentials. They alleged that proscribed organisations were operating under different names.
However, PMML has rejected these allegations and defended its legal standing. The party maintains that it holds registration with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
It also maintains that it has operated as a registered political party since 2022.
What Happens If Maryam Nawaz Does Not Respond?
PMML has given Maryam Nawaz seven days to fulfil its demands after receiving the legal notice. These include withdrawing the alleged remarks, removing disputed social media content and issuing an unconditional public apology.
If the chief minister does not comply within the specified period, the party says it will pursue legal proceedings before the competent courts.
The dispute now places the two political sides in a legal confrontation following their disagreement over the Gujranwala by-election. Whether Maryam Nawaz responds to the notice within the given timeframe remains to be seen.
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