Saifullah Niazi announced to leave PTI. He condemned the 9 May violation.
Channel: Mediatrack
Date: 2023-05-26

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders —Abrarul Haq and Saifullah Niazi — announced their decision on Friday to leave the party, adding their name to the long list of members who have deserted the former ruling party post-May 9.
During a press conference, Haq stated that his upbringing was rooted in both political and military households, where reciting the Quran and studying Iqbal’s "Bang-e-Dara" and "Bal-e-Jibrail" were essential. He mentioned that Rashid Minhas Shaheed and Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed were his heroes.
He emphasised the emotional connection he has with the armed forces and martyrs. "When I went to the Kaaba for Hajj, instead of praying for something else, I prayed for martyrdom. The passion to do something for Pakistan has always been with me," he added.

Haq stated that everyone condemned the May 9 incident, and his colleagues can testify that he strongly criticised the events on the same day of the riots.

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He explained that the purpose of entering politics was to carry out significant social work that would benefit the people. However, he added that the dream of doing social work in politics seemed unattainable now.

"Why waste more time if it doesn't contribute to serving the people effectively? Social work is so important to me that I am willing to leave politics for it."

He emphasised that every Pakistani should prioritise Pakistan above all else. "This country is full of resources, and there is much we need to do. I hereby announce my complete detachment from all forms of politics," he added.

He demanded the immediate release of innocent workers and appropriate punishment for the wrongdoers. During the press conference, Abrarul Haq also sang a patriotic song in support of the Pakistan Army.

Meanwhile, in a separate press conference, another PTI leader Senator Saifullah Nyazee also announced that he was leaving the former ruling party.

"Today, I am announcing my departure from PTI. I need to focus on my health," he said, condemning the events of May 9.
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