PTI rejects Hammad Azhar's resignation

ISLAMABAD: The Core Committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the resignation of senior politician Hamad Azhar, urging him to continue his work for the party while assuring him that his concerns will be addressed soon, ARY News reported on Saturday.

In a recent meeting, the PTI Core Committee discussed the country’s current political situation and reviewed the legal matters surrounding the party’s founder.

The committee unanimously decided not to accept Azhar’s resignation, encouraging him to reconsider his decision and continue his responsibilities in the province.

It is pertinent to mention here that the former National Assembly (NA) member Hammad Azhar resigned as president of PTI Punjab chapter on Thursday [August 15].

In his recent social media post on X [formerly Twitter], Hammad Azhar announced his resignation and expressed frustration over his limited access to the party’s founder and the lack of input in organizational decisions within the Punjab province.

He revealed that many of these decisions were influenced by lobbying rather than merit, leading to his growing discontent. Despite these challenges, Azhar emphasized that he had not held a press conference or made any deals regarding his resignation.

He also mentioned the difficulties he faces in movement, stating that his movement is restricted and he is not ‘allowed’ to meet PTI founder in Adiala jail.

Azhar clarified that while he is resigning from the presidency and remains committed to PTI as an activist, continuing his support for the party’s cause.