Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has officially announced his decision not to contest the upcoming election, citing personal reasons and expressing discontent with the current state of Muslim League-N’s politics.
During a TV Channel program, Abbasi stated that he considers the election purposeless and believes political leaders have failed to guide the country. Abbasi emphasized that his decision not to contest is personal, disclosed six months ago, but clarified that he remains responsive to calls from Nawaz Sharif. Commenting on the Murree constituency, he mentioned that party recommendations favored a worker for the ticket, leaving the final decision to the people.
Addressing concerns about alliances with other parties, Abbasi acknowledged the need for seat adjustments and asserted that his stance doesn’t involve seeking favors from the party. He touched upon the Mazahir Naqvi case, suggesting resignation due to charges, and questioned the circumstances surrounding Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan’s resignation.
Expressing skepticism about the government’s commitment to investigating the May 9 incident, Abbasi criticized the failure to prosecute through the PDM. He questioned the impact of imprisoning politicians and stressed the importance of political parties presenting their cabinets to the public.
Abbasi lamented the lack of unity among political parties and advocated for collaborative problem-solving. He criticized the hollow promises in party manifestos and urged transparency about ministerial appointments. He concluded by emphasizing the need for parties to negotiate and address issues collectively.—INP
