President of the APML Pervez Musharraf resigns

ISLAMABAD: Pervez Musharraf Ex-Pakistan military ruler on Friday sent his resignation to the Election Commission from the presidency of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).

The Election Commission has issued directives to remove Mr Musharraf’s name from party presidency. Mr Musharraf’s lifetime disqualification by Peshawar High Court has caused a hindrance in the path of party registration.

APML spokesperson confirmed the resignation of Mr Musharraf and said that the decision was accepted during a party meeting held on June 18. Dr Mohammed Amjad has been appointed as the interim head to take care of the affairs of the party till the restoration of Pervez Musharraf. On June 13, the Supreme Court had summoned Musharraf back to Pakistan.