Salman Raja withdraws resignation

ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja has withdrawn his resignation as the secretary general of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the party direction.

“Yes, he has withdrawn his resignation, as party did not accept and asked him to continue,” confirmed PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram, when The News approached on his cell phone. He explained that Salman Akram visited the residences of martyrs and also participated in the party’s political committee meeting.

PTI secretary general had tendered his resignation from the party post after he was criticized by some of the party members for not being able to come to Islamabad from Lahore and take part in the protest here along with a convoy of protestors. After the eventful November 26 party leadership and workers’ retreat from the federal capital, next day, he had issued a video message that objection was raised as to why he could not reach Islamabad in protest. He had explained his position and that of party workers, citing strict measures taken by the government and blockade of roads and bridges.

Salman Akram said that it was not possible for him to play tricks, and go to D-Chowk and have his pictures taken; it was not appropriate for him. “I will always come before you with the truth, I will explain what I can do and I will also explain what I cannot do,” he had said.