PTI loses another wicket from Karachi as Aftab Siddiqui quits party and politics
Aftab Siddiqui has been a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from Karachi’s NA-247 constituency.
PTI lost another wicket from Karachi over the May 9 ‘Black Day’ vandalism!
Aftab Hussain Siddiqui, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi chapter president, announced parting ways with the former ruling party and also quitting politics in protest against May 9 vandalism.
Aftab Siddiqui has been a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from Karachi’s NA-247 constituency.
BREAKING: In a significant development, Aftab Siddiqui, the president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi, has announced his resignation and departure from the party “to serve the country in a different capacity”.
It can be seen as a major setback for PTI in Karachi. pic.twitter.com/bFZBoXNOly
— Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) May 21, 2023
In a series of tweets on Sunday, the now-former member of PTI announced his decision.
“I have always aspired to see Pakistan prosperous. As a peaceful citizen and a true patriot, the violence that took place in the events on May 9th and the attack on national monuments and Yaadgaar-e-Shahuda, has left me dismayed and I condemn the same,” Siddiqui wrote.
“I have decided to step aside from politics, and therefore, am resigning from my position as President of PTI Karachi and MNA. I will continue to serve my country in my individual capacity working for the betterment of the people, and as a businessman contributing to the economy,” he added.
I started my career as an engineering professional and with the blessing of Allah established myself as a well reputed and honourable businessman over the past three decades. I have dedicated my professional successes to the betterment and welfare of the community.
— Aftab Hussain Siddiqui (@AftabHsiddiqui) May 21, 2023
I have decided to step aside from politics, and therefore, am resigning from my position as President PTI Karachi and MNA. I will continue to serve my country in my individual capacity working for the betterment of the people, and as a businessman contributing to the economy.
— Aftab Hussain Siddiqui (@AftabHsiddiqui) May 21, 2023
