Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday declared its intention to reorganise its presence in Punjab, the largest province and a key stronghold of the party. Hammad Azhar, PTI Central Punjab General Secretary and Acting Punjab President, announced the decision to restructure the party’s operations across the province. He highlighted the need for permanent office-bearers in all districts of Punjab, following the departure of former office-bearers elected to the assemblies. Last week, Azhar resigned from his roles as the PTI Central Punjab General Secretary and acting Central Punjab President, citing legal challenges that impeded his duties. In a written communication to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan, Azhar outlined the pressures he faced, including involvement in multiple legal cases and a ban from electronic media by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). He described raids on his home, harassment of his family, and the necessity of relocating them abroad for safety. Despite these adversities, Azhar continued his work for the party from an undisclosed location since May 2023.
