PML-N withdraws nomination of YouTuber Maryam Ikram for reserved Assembly seat after backlash over political inexperience
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Maryam Ikram, a PML-N YouTuber, was nominated for a reserved National Assembly seat but it was withdrawn after backlash within the party over her lack of political credentials.
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Ikram was known for making TikTok videos supporting PML-N and criticizing PTI, but some old videos emerged showing her wear PTI colors and criticize Maryam Nawaz.
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Long-time PML-N women party workers complained that Ikram was unfairly nominated when she had no history of service to the party.
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Facing massive backlash, PML-N leadership withdrew Ikram's nomination and she is expected to inform the Election Commission of the withdrawal.
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A PML-N committee was formed to investigate how Ikram was nominated in the first place and hold accountable anyone involved.