The opposition in the National Assembly on Tuesday formally nominated Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition.

According to sources, the nomination request was submitted to the office of the National Assembly Secretary by PTI’s Chief Whip Aamir Dogar, former Speaker Asad Qaiser, and other opposition leaders.

The sources said the application bore the signatures of 74 opposition members, expressing unanimous confidence in Achakzai’s leadership.

However, three PTI lawmakers could not sign the document as they are currently abroad.

Following this move, Mahmood Khan Achakzai will officially assume the role of the opposition leader in the National Assembly and play a key role in formulating a joint strategy against the government.

With the submission of the request, the formal process of his appointment has been completed, and Achakzai will now begin performing his duties as the opposition’s representative in the lower house.