Another PTI leader jumps ship

LAHORE: Another Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, former Member National Assembly (MNA) Munaza Hasan has quit the party in protest against May 9 incident, when military installations and symbols of state were attacked, following arrest of the party chairman.

Hasan announced her decision in a video message.

Condemning the violence unleashed on May 9, former PTI leader said, “All state institutions should be respected and she is proud of the Pakistan Army.”

“The damage done to government property and military installations was wrong”, she added.

Munaza Hasan had served as MNA in the outgoing national assembly from 2018 – 2023. She had also previously headed party’s women wing.

A large number of PTI leaders have left the party in the aftermath of May 9 incident.