PTI asks MPs, candidates to donate funds

ISLAMABAD: With the approval of former prime minister and founding chairman Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has urged its lawmakers and ticket holders (candidates) to contribute to the party funds.

According to a circular titled “Contribution for Meeting Organisational Matters,” a copy of which is available with The News, legislators have been asked to contribute Rs240,000 annually to help the party meet its operational expenses.

The party leadership expects to receive the first installment of Rs120,000 during January 2025, with the remaining amount to be paid over the next six months.

Addressing the parliamentarians and ticket holders, the circular says that the party is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. It emphasises the need for those holding key positions within the party to step up and contribute to ensure its continued functioning.

“In this regard, the party has prepared a fundraising plan under which parliamentarians and candidates are being requested to make contributions. We are asking all elected parliamentarians and those who contested on the party ticket to provide a minimum contribution of Rs240,000 annually, payable in two six-monthly installments of Rs120,000 each,” the document states.

The PTI leadership expressed confidence, saying, “We are confident that we will receive the necessary funds from you during January 2025 and subsequently every six months. For this purpose, we are requesting the parliamentary leaders and the chief whip to follow up.”

The circular concludes with an appeal: “Your small contribution will go a long way in covering the essential expenses of the party. This has been issued with the approval of the Founding Chairman and our leader, Imran Khan Sahib. We look forward to your cooperation and timely, regular payments.”

When contacted, a senior party leader, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the development, describing it as a routine internal matter of a political party.