The PMML legal notice served on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League accuses her of making defamatory statements against the party and demands an unconditional public apology within seven days.
What the PMML Legal Notice Says
According to the notice, issued by a team of lawyers on behalf of PMML president Khalid Masood Sandhu on Saturday, Maryam Nawaz allegedly described the party as a “terrorist, illegal and banned” organisation. The party says the remarks were made in a post on her X account and in a public speech that television channels later aired repeatedly.
The PMML has asked her to withdraw the statements, remove the disputed content from social media and apologise publicly. It has warned that if its demands are not met within seven days of receiving the notice, it will approach the competent courts and hold her responsible for all costs and consequences.
Background: The NA-77 Gujranwala By-Election
The notice comes amid rising tension between the ruling PML-N and the PMML after the November 8 by-election in NA-77 Gujranwala. The PML-N retained the seat, with its candidate Rashid Bashir Virk receiving 43,365 votes against 30,218 for PMML candidate Ibrahim Gujjar.
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Rashid Bashir Virk | PML-N | 43,365 |
| Ibrahim Gujjar | PMML | 30,218 |
The PMML rejected the result, claimed its candidate had actually won and demanded a recount at 50 polling stations.
Both Sides of the Dispute
After the vote, Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari questioned the PMML’s political credentials, alleging that proscribed organisations were operating under new names. The PMML rejects this. It says it is a legally registered political party with the Election Commission of Pakistan and has been functioning since 2022.
What Happens Next
The seven-day deadline will decide the next step. If the notice is not answered, the PMML says it will file proceedings in court. Neither the chief minister nor the PML-N had responded to the notice at the time of reporting. The allegations in the notice are the party’s claims and have not been tested in court.
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