Imran Khan aide Fawad Chaudhry resigns from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Fawad Chaudhry resigns: Former Pakistani Broadcasting and Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, who today (May 24) is a close aide to Imran Khan, has resigned from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Taking to his Twitter account, Fawad Chaudhry said that he decided to take a break from politics and announced that he would part ways with Imran Khan.

Fawad Chaudhry tweeted: “Ref. My previous statement unequivocally condemning the 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore giving up my party position and parting ways with Imran Khan.”

This comes after Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said today (24 May) that the government is considering placing a ban on Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the incidents that took place on 9 May, Dawn reported.

Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Khawaja Asif said: “No decision has been made yet, but a review is surely underway.” He called the vandalism of military installations across Pakistan on May 9 “coordinated attacks” planned by PTI Chairman Imran Khan, according to Dawn.

Khawaja Asif said: “There is a lot of evidence and your people tell themselves they were informed about this beforehand,” according to Dawn’s report. He further said, “I’m sorry that his year-long struggle…all his plans failed and this was his last move against the armed forces.” Fawad Chaudhry’s resignation comes as PTI Chairman Imran Khan was addressing the nation.

On Tuesday, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan called the exodus of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders “forced divorces,” Geo News reported.

His statement came after PTI leader Shireen Mirza announced her decision to leave PTI and politics. Taking to his Twitter account, Imran Khan said a new phenomenon of “forced divorces” has emerged for PTI. PTI Chairman Imran Khan tweeted: “We have all heard about forced marriages in Pakistan but for PTI a new phenomenon has emerged, forced divorces.” I also wonder where all the human rights organizations in the country have disappeared to.”

Imran Khan’s statement comes as PTI leaders have been announcing their departure from the party. While leaving the party, the leaders mainly cited the PTI’s “policy of violence” as the reason behind their decision, according to the Geo News report. Shireen Mazari announced her decision to leave PTI and politics on Tuesday, ARY News reported. Mazari’s announcement came after the incidents in Pakistan on May 9 and 10 that he strongly condemned. He announced: “As of today, I am no longer part of the PTI or any political party.”

Shireen Mazari expressed her commitment to her children and mother and stressed that they are her top priority right now, ARY News reported. While addressing a press conference, Shireen Mazari said: “I condemn the incidents of May 9 and 10 in the strongest possible terms,” ​​according to the ARY News report. Mazari said that she personally took the initiative to launch an investigation into the matter by approaching the Islamabad High Court to ensure a fair investigation.

People who left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) include Fayazul Hassan Chohan, Abdul Razaq Khan Niazi, Shireen Mazari, Makhdoom Iftikharul Hassan Gillani, Khawaja Qutab Fareed Koreja, Aamer Mahmood Kiani, Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain, Aftab Siddiqui, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Usman Tarakai, Geo News reported.

Earlier on May 18, Imran Khan expressed his condolences to all those who, under pressure, were forced to leave Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Imran Khan tweeted: “My condolences go out to all those who, under pressure, were forced to leave the party. And I congratulate and salute all the senior members who resist extreme pressure to leave the party. The nation will always remember them for standing up. for Haqeeqi Azaadi.”

(With ANI entries)

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