Pervez Khattak, the President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter, announced his resignation from his party position on Thursday. This decision comes in the wake of the May 9 incidents and attacks on military installations, which Khattak had previously condemned. During a brief media talk, Khattak stated that after consulting with his friends, he has decided to step down from the party position for the time being. He added that he would determine the future course of action in consultation with friends and party workers.
Baseless Propaganda and Careful Consideration:
Khattak emphasized that the propaganda circulating in the media regarding his resignation is baseless. He clarified that his decision to resign was made after careful consideration of the situation. The details of the incidents on May 9 and the subsequent controversy surrounding them have not been specified in the given information.
Imran Khan Alleges Detention of Khattak and Asad Qaiser:
Meanwhile, PTI leader Imran Khan made serious allegations against the intelligence agencies, claiming that Pervez Khattak and Asad Qaiser, both senior members of the negotiations committee he had formed, had gone missing. Imran tweeted that they were called for a meeting by the intelligence agencies but have now been illegally detained in a safe house. Imran further stated that they are being forced to quit PTI for their release. He expressed his concern over the situation, stating that in the law of the jungle, might is right, and the weak have no protection.
Asad Qaiser Approaches Islamabad High Court:
Asad Qaiser, a former Speaker of the National Assembly and PTI leader, took a proactive step to avoid his arrest under the Third Schedule of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Qaiser approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in this regard. The petitioner adopted the stance that several leaders of his party had already been arrested under the Third Schedule of the MPO following the incidents that occurred on May 9. Qaiser explained that two cases had been registered against him by the capital’s police, and there was a risk of his arrest under the Third Schedule of the MPO.
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Uncertainty and Future Actions:
The political landscape surrounding PTI appears to be in a state of uncertainty due to the resignation of Pervez Khattak and the alleged detention of Khattak and Asad Qaiser. As the party contemplates its future actions, the details regarding the incidents on May 9 and the reasons behind the controversies remain unclear. The situation has garnered attention and raised concerns about the role of intelligence agencies and the protection of party members in the current political climate. It remains to be seen how these developments will unfold and what implications they will have for PTI and its leadership.
