Islamabad [Pakistan], In a series of resignations by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party leaders, another party leader Junaid Akbar has tendered his resignation from the party's central committee, ARY News reported.
Earlier on Thursday, top leader Omar Ayub Khan resigned from the post of General Secretary.
Member of National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar has resigned from the party's central committee and criticized the leadership, stating that he is not part of any group and never will be, according to an official statement.
Without citing anyone, he accused certain people of having personal interests and using the party for their own benefit, adding that he has no decision-making authority or access to founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
"These individuals know Imran Khan and are not letting us meet him," he added.
He said that he is only informed of the party's policies and decisions and that the party leadership does not listen to his concerns.
Akbar announced that he would start a movement to demand accountability along with party workers.
Junaid's resignation comes a day after general secretary Omar Ayub Khan resigned from his party posts.
Omar Ayub, who is also the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, tendered his resignation on June 22, which was accepted by founding president Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
"I am very grateful to [former] Prime Minister Imran Khan sahib for accepting my resignation as General Secretary to focus on my role as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan," he posted under his official name X on Thursday.
Ayub, in his resignation, mentioned that it was not possible for him to continue working as general secretary of the party and also justify his work as leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.
He further indicated that he would step down as chairman of the Central Finance Board, but stressed that he would continue as a party worker.
The development came amid reports of divisions in the ranks of the .
Earlier, Geo News reported citing sources who supported 27 Sunni lawmakers from the Ittehad Council (SIC) who deliberated on the option of resigning from the National Assembly in protest against the party's top leadership.
Insiders said 21 of 27 legislators hinted at the formation of a forward bloc over the top leadership's inability to secure the release of party founder Imran Khan from jail.
Earlier on Thursday, top leader Omar Ayub Khan resigned from the post of General Secretary.
Member of National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar has resigned from the party's central committee and criticized the leadership, stating that he is not part of any group and never will be, according to an official statement.
Without citing anyone, he accused certain people of having personal interests and using the party for their own benefit, adding that he has no decision-making authority or access to founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
"These individuals know Imran Khan and are not letting us meet him," he added.
He said that he is only informed of the party's policies and decisions and that the party leadership does not listen to his concerns.
Akbar announced that he would start a movement to demand accountability along with party workers.
Junaid's resignation comes a day after general secretary Omar Ayub Khan resigned from his party posts.
Omar Ayub, who is also the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, tendered his resignation on June 22, which was accepted by founding president Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
"I am very grateful to [former] Prime Minister Imran Khan sahib for accepting my resignation as General Secretary to focus on my role as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan," he posted under his official name X on Thursday.
Ayub, in his resignation, mentioned that it was not possible for him to continue working as general secretary of the party and also justify his work as leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.
He further indicated that he would step down as chairman of the Central Finance Board, but stressed that he would continue as a party worker.
The development came amid reports of divisions in the ranks of the .
Earlier, Geo News reported citing sources who supported 27 Sunni lawmakers from the Ittehad Council (SIC) who deliberated on the option of resigning from the National Assembly in protest against the party's top leadership.
Insiders said 21 of 27 legislators hinted at the formation of a forward bloc over the top leadership's inability to secure the release of party founder Imran Khan from jail.
