ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday declared that he will not contest the upcoming elections for personal reasons, saying: “he considers the upcoming elections purposeless, because the political leaders have failed to guide the country.
“The decision not to contest elections is a personal one which I have disclosed six months ago,” former premier Shaihid Khaqan Abbasi clarified while speaking during a programme at a private TV channel. He pointed out he remains responsive to calls from Nawaz Sharif, expressing discontent with the current state of PML-‘s politics.
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 Justice Mazahir Naqvi case, suggesting resignation due to charges. He, however, questioned the circumstances surrounding Justice Ijazul 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 underscored the need for parties to negotiate and address issues collectively.
