Billion-tree project lynchpin Malik Amin Aslam, Dr Amjad leave PTI
Pakistan
May 9 attacks on army installations quoted as reason
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former head of the billion tree project has also announced leaving the party while citing May 9 attacks on army installations.
Malik Amin Aslam made a stunning announcement at a press conference in Lahore on Thursday. The PTI leader, who had served as environment minister during the PTI government, declared that he would not be part of the party.
Mr Aslam stated that an "agenda" had hijacked the party and that everyone should be held accountable for it. "After seeing everything on TV, I was stunned” he stated. "I can't continue with this agenda anymore. People who are making this agenda have thrown this party into a deep ditch," he said.
At the press conference, Malik Amin Aslam openly criticised the party's recent marches and rallies. "Wherever the processions were taken out, their targets were military installations. This agenda is fulfilling the dream of the enemies" he asserted.
Mr Aslam is widely known for his contributions as the head of the billion tree tsunami project.
Meanwhile, PTI's Deputy Secretary Information Dr Amjad also announced his decision to quit the party. Dr Amjad announced his resignation from the party citing the influence of corrupt individuals around Imran Khan.
Amidst recent instances of violence and terrorism on May 9, Dr Amjad expressed his disappointment and stated that if the defenders of the country were blocked off by walls, who would defend the nation? He further stated that for the sake of the PTI's own benefit, two assemblies were sacrificed.
Dr Amjad criticised Imran Khan's dual statements and actions. He also pointed out that during the PTI's tenure, a media center worth three crores was built, but no activity against the Pakistani armed forces was allowed. Dr Amjad expressed that leaving the PTI would allow him to participate in welfare works. He also advocated for the end of political polarization in the country.
He also asserted that he could not agree with the cypher conspiracy, and called for an end to the politics of confrontation with institutions, and to expel the corrupt.
