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Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar resigns after making anti-govt remarks
By Web Desk
Published: January 29, 2015
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar resigned from his post on Thursday following a conversation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over statements the governor had made regarding the government’s foreign policy.
Sources in the PM House told The Express Tribune the premier had principally decided to remove Sarwar owing to multiple reasons but particularly because of recent statement by Sarwar on the government’s failure to secure Obama’s visit to Pakistan.
Sarwar had censured the Foreign Office for US President Barack Obama visiting India and not Pakistan and termed it a “failure” on part of the country’s foreign policy.
“I have sent my resignation,” Sarwar confirmed while speaking to Express News.
“I dispatched my resignation to the President House and PM House last night,” he added.
“I will address a press conference at 2pm today to share further details.”
Sarwar was reportedly eyeing the foreign minister’s post. However, according to sources, the prime minister had refused to accept his request.
Last year in October, it was reported Sarwar had decided to play a more active role in Pakistani politics from the PML-N platform.
“Sarwar will resign as Punjab governor and assume responsibilities in the centre in a few days,” a person privy to the development confided subject to anonymity.
Sarwar, a former British MP, gave up his British nationality to serve Pakistan on the invitation of Sharif brothers.
Through his diplomatic efforts, Sarwar succeeded in getting GSP Plus status for the country.
By Web Desk
Published: January 29, 2015
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar resigned from his post on Thursday following a conversation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over statements the governor had made regarding the government’s foreign policy.
Sources in the PM House told The Express Tribune the premier had principally decided to remove Sarwar owing to multiple reasons but particularly because of recent statement by Sarwar on the government’s failure to secure Obama’s visit to Pakistan.
Sarwar had censured the Foreign Office for US President Barack Obama visiting India and not Pakistan and termed it a “failure” on part of the country’s foreign policy.
“I have sent my resignation,” Sarwar confirmed while speaking to Express News.
“I dispatched my resignation to the President House and PM House last night,” he added.
“I will address a press conference at 2pm today to share further details.”
Sarwar was reportedly eyeing the foreign minister’s post. However, according to sources, the prime minister had refused to accept his request.
Last year in October, it was reported Sarwar had decided to play a more active role in Pakistani politics from the PML-N platform.
“Sarwar will resign as Punjab governor and assume responsibilities in the centre in a few days,” a person privy to the development confided subject to anonymity.
Sarwar, a former British MP, gave up his British nationality to serve Pakistan on the invitation of Sharif brothers.
Through his diplomatic efforts, Sarwar succeeded in getting GSP Plus status for the country.

