The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) shortlised the candidates for the post of Governor of Punjab, 24News HD TV Channel reported on Tuesday.
According to the reprot, Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood has resigned from the chairmanship of the Lahore Race Club as he is one of most favourite candidate for the governorship as he has already served as Punjab governor in the past.
Sources said Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood's resignation from the Lahore Race Club was carried out in accordance with the instructions of the party leadership.
Anyhow, the PPP leadership has also shortlisted several notable figures for the position along side Makhdoom Ahmad Mehmood including Qamar Zaman Kaira and Chaudhry Riaz.
The final decision on the candidate for the Punjab Governorship is expected to be announced after the upcoming presidential elections.
Reporter: Hassan Ali