Amir Mehmood Kayani decides to quit PTI over May 9 violence

KARACHI: Amir Mehmood Kiyani, former MNA and senior member of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to quit party over a “difference of opinion,” ARY News reported on Wednesday.

Talking to ARY News exclusively, the PTI leader said that he will address an important conference shortly where he would announce not only quitting PTI but also “politics”.

He expressed regret over the May 9 violent protests by PTI leaders, workers and supporters and said that the events changed his mind about his political future.

“I made my decision two months ago, but will formally announce it today,” he said, adding that he cannot go against armed forces.

Amir Mehmood Kayani served as Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, from 20 August 2018 to 18 April 2019 in PTI govt tenure. He had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 till January 2023.

Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA from Karachi Mahmood Moulvi announced parting ways with party.

Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the PTI MNA announced that he is resigning from the PTI in light of the attacks on military installations during violent protests on May 9 in the country after the arrest of Imran Khan.

“I have never gone against, nor will I ever go against the army,” he had said. Moulvi further revealed that he might join a charitable organisation or form a new political party.