Ali Zaidi, the head of Imran Khan’s party’s Sindh chapter, announced on Saturday his resignation from all party positions in response to the violent demonstrations of May 9. This was another setback for the former prime minister.
The former federal minister for marine issued a video statement denouncing the vandalism on May 9 and announcing his decision to leave politics and all party roles.
“I entered politics to support Pakistan. I once more denounce the events on May 9,” he stated. He praised the military, saying, “The armed forces are the pride of Pakistan and we sleep peacefully because of them as they protect our borders.”