ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Jan Achakzai on Monday resigned from the party, saying the PML-N has Balochistan at bottom of its priorities.
In a statement on Monday, Achakzai said: “Due to lack of positive attitude of the central party leadership, PML-N government in Balochistan was dislodged. Had the party intervened earlier, no-confidence move against the government of Nawab Sanaullah Zehri would have failed.”
He observed that soon after the no-confidence motion, he lobbied the top leadership to intervene and address the grievances of dissenting MPA but his efforts went in vain.
He said that the delayed decision making led to a loss of parliamentary party in Balochistan and eventually the government.
He said that he stood with the party till the last moment when a no-confidence motion was moved and despite offers from the opposition.
He regretted that after one month, the party could not decide whether rebel MPs were part of the party or not, adding that the PML-N has Balochistan at bottom of its priorities.
He also said that the “PML-N’s political narrative was gradually framed against institutions, which was painful for most party workers to defend.”
As a result of the above reasons, it becomes impossible for me to continue, so with a very heavy heart I am parting ways, he said.
“I will soon announce the next line of action,” he added.