Reaffirming his loyalty to imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, MNA Zain Qureshi announced his resignation as deputy parliamentary leader on Saturday. This came after he received a show-cause notice for allegedly violating party directives in the lead-up to the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
I was, am and will remain faithful to my party, to my leader @ImranKhanPTI and to my father @SMQureshiPTI and all that he stands for. I did not vote or even agree to my vote being kept in reserve. I did not go to Parliament and categorically denied my vote at every turn, in every…
— Zain Hussain Qureshi (@ZainHQ) October 23, 2024
Zain, son of PTI’s vice chairman, shared his decision on X, stating his resignation was made “based on my belief in a free and transparent inquiry and in recognition of the sentiment of our party supporters.” He added, “I do so until and unless I have the confidence and trust of my party and our Founding Chairman, Imran Khan.”
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Two days after the government-backed 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed in both parliamentary houses on October 21, PTI’s central secretariat issued show-cause notices to multiple MNAs, including Zain, Riyaz Fatyana, Aslam Ghuman, and Miqdad Ali Khan. These lawmakers were accused of “intending to defect” by leaving designated locations, avoiding contact with the party or its authorized persons, and disregarding directives in the days leading up to the vote.
Emphasizing his commitment to transparency, Zain stated, “In the interest of public transparency for all PTI supporters, I have now replied formally to my show-cause notice, providing a comprehensive account.” He reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and its leadership, adding that he had left it to the party founder to decide his future, vowing to respect any decision made.
In an earlier post on October 23, Zain clarified that he had neither voted nor agreed to keep his vote in reserve, stating, “I did not go to parliament and categorically denied my vote at every turn, under every circumstance, and every kind of pressure.” He reiterated his dedication to party policy, pledging to respond to the notice with full transparency and evidence.
Concluding his statement, he said, “I am the proud son of a great man. Loyalty is a badge we wear with honor. I would never disregard the sacrifices of our party workers, supporters, and leaders.”