Shireen Mazari stated on Tuesday that she was leaving the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which is a big loss for the leading opposition group after a number of its leaders left it in the wake of the violence on May 9.
As the riots on May 9 were brought on by the former prime minister’s detention in the Al-Qadir Trust case, the senior vice president of the former ruling party had been detained many times during the previous few days.
She had previously been detained once again following the Gujranwala court’s approval of her release in a case involving the damage and attacks on defence and public institutions, including the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and the Lahore Corps Commander’s House during the violent demonstrations.
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The former federal minister and close adviser of Khan, Mazari, spoke at a news conference in the nation’s capital and denounced the vandalism that took place on May 9 across the nation, when PTI supporters trashed and set fire to government and defence facilities.
“I vehemently condemn the violence on May 9. I have always opposed all forms of violence, she said.
Mazari declared that she is quitting politics as well as her party. “I am no longer affiliated with any political party as of today.”
The top PTI official added that throughout the course of the previous 12 days of her confinement, her health had gotten worse.
She said, “My parents and kids are my priority.”
“I condemn violence against state symbols like the GHQ, parliament, and the Supreme Court,” she continued. Mazari described her suffering, saying that because of her many incarceration, her daughter Imaan Mazari had to go through a difficult time. “I saw my daughter’s video crying a lot when I was taken to jail for the third time.”
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The seasoned politician continued by stating that she had also provided the Islamabad High Court (IHC) with an affidavit promising not to participate in any violent protests going forward.
