PESHAWAR: According to sources, Pervez Khattak, a former close aide of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has launched a new political party called Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians.
This development comes shortly after Khattak’s expulsion from the PTI, where he previously served as the ex-defense minister. The formation of the new party indicates Khattak’s decision to establish his own political platform separate from the PTI.
According to sources, former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has joined Pervez Khattak’s newly formed party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians. Alongside Mahmood Khan’s inclusion, sources also indicate that 57 lawmakers have pledged their allegiance to the party.
Pervez Khattak To Launch His Own Political Party Named “Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf Parliamentarians”
Earlier, it was informed that the Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Pervez Khattak has decided to launch his own political party called “Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians” after his membership in the PTI was terminated.
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that he has finalized the flag for the new party. He is expected to officially announce the party’s launch this week.
Numerous meetings have taken place in Islamabad and Peshawar with key figures regarding the formation of the party. While consultations are still ongoing, he is also reportedly in contact with the PML-N.
If Khattak does not join any other party, he will announce the formation of his own party. The new party will have a flag featuring green and white colors.
In addition, Khattak is reaching out to provincial assembly members who switched their loyalties during the Senate elections. Additionally, he is also reportedly contacting those who were not given PTI tickets in the last election.
Pervez Khattak previously held positions as the PTI’s secretary general and chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa during the PTI government. He resigned as PTI KP president shortly after the events on May 9. However, earlier this week, the party terminated his membership due to his failure to respond to a “show cause notice” issued to him.
