PTI leader Asad Umar finally quits politics. In a significant development within the ranks of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar, a prominent party leader, declared his departure from the realm of politics on Monday.
Umar, who has been an integral part of the Imran Khan-led PTI, formally resigned from the basic membership of the political entity, announcing on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter.
The seasoned politician cited a fundamental disagreement with the party’s approach towards state institutions as the chief motivator behind his decision to exit the political arena.
Umar expressed apprehension that the confrontational policy adopted by PTI had resulted in a detrimental clash with state entities, emphasizing that such discord was contrary to the nation’s best interests.
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In his official statement, Asad Umar extended his gratitude to those who had supported him throughout his political career, singling out the NA-54 team and the voters who had elected him on two separate occasions.
He acknowledged his earnest efforts to serve the constituency he represented and concluded with a heartfelt wish for the blessings of Allah to shower upon the Pakistani nation. This move by Asad Umar marks the end of his more than a decade-long tenure in public service and politics.
As PTI leader Asad Umar finally quits politics, check his Tweet:
After more than one decade in public life, I have decided to completely quit politics.
As i had already stated publicly earlier that i disagree with the policy of confrontation with state institutions, and such a policy has led to a serious collission with state institutions,…
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 11, 2023
