Federal Ministry for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain wrote a letter to the National Assembly speaker on Friday, urging him to find out the exact date of the return of Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif to the NA or move for appointment of new opposition leader to ensure smooth running of legislative functions of the House. In his letter, the federal minister stated that, “It is a matter of great concern that Shehbaz Sharif, the opposition leader, has been conspicuous by his absence for a long time. In addition, he has withdrawn from the position of Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, which is an important component of the National Assembly”. He wrote that “Despite his non-appearance and his obvious disinterest in the affairs of the House, Shehbaz Sharif is enjoying all the privileges entitled to the office of the Opposition Leader, which is a clear violation of the rules of business of the National Assembly and is a contravention of the democratic norms”.