Malik Amin Aslam, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, announced his departure from the party due to concerns about its agenda. Aslam, a former adviser to Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressed his shock and disappointment over the May 9 protests, where party workers resorted to violence and targeted military installations. He emphasized that an inquiry should have been conducted by the party leadership and criticized those pushing this agenda, stating that they are not acting in the party’s best interest. Aslam clarified that his decision to leave the party was not influenced by external pressure.
Following the incidents that unfolded after Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9, several PTI leaders have chosen to leave the party. Aamer Mehmood Kiani and Sanjay Gangwani announced their departure, citing the attacks on defense and public installations during the protests. Kiani, who had been associated with the PTI since 1996 and had family members in the Pakistan Army, expressed regret over the nationwide riots and unrest, labeling it a “national tragedy.” The attacks on sensitive installations deeply pained him and were the reason for his 27-year-long association with the party coming to an end. Sanjay Gangwani, a Member of the Sindh Assembly, also left the party in protest against the attacks on military installations, followed by MPA Karim Gabol and MNA Mahmood Baqi Maulvi, who resigned for the same reasons.
The National Security Committee (NSC), a high-powered committee, endorsed the decision of the Corps Commander Conference to try the arsonists responsible for the attacks on military installations under the Army Act, Official Secrets Act, and other relevant laws. The NSC strongly condemned these acts, considering them driven by political motives and personal interests. The committee declared May 9 as a “Black Day” and expressed solidarity and support for the armed forces. It vowed to hold accountable all those involved in desecrating military installations and public property.
A Special Corps Commanders’ Conference, led by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, had previously expressed determination to prosecute those involved in attacks on military installations and public property as per the Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.
Malik Amin Aslam also quits PTI over May 9 protests
