PTI leaders continue to bid adieu to the party in the aftermath of incidents of violence witnessed on May 9 last, following the arrest of former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Makhdoom Ali Raza Shah, from Dera Ismael Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), is the latest to join the list of deserters.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, he said he parted his ways with the PTI in the national interest. “I condemn the acts of vandalism and arson that took place in a number of cities on May 9,” he said, alleging that Imran’s narrative about the US cypher was ‘false’.
“I salute martyrs of the Pakistan Army,” Shah said.
Ex-MNA from Bahawalpur quits politics
Former member National Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) from Bahawalpur has announced on Wednesday quitting politics due to prolonged ailment.
Farooq Aazam Malik also condemned the violence incidents of 9th May.
It is recalled here that Farooq Aazam Malik had been elected against several important portfolio and offices including member of parliament and local bodies. He had also performed his duty as Federal Minister for Railways in the regime of Pakistan Peoples’ Party. He is suffering from prolonged ailment.
Rafaqat Gillani arrested from Multan
The police have arrested former PTI MPA from Layyah Rafaqat Gillani from in Multan.
According to police, Gillani was wanted in connection with May 9 violence wherein he blocked Multan-Mianwali road, resorted to firing and set vehicles on fire.
A case under terrorism charges was registered against him at Chowk Azam Police Station after which he had been hiding at the residence of a close relative in Multan.
Gillani was elected MPA from PP-283 from Layyah.
Reporter: Sajid Baloch