With that in mind, Dar announced the formation of a new faction of the party, the PTI Nazriati (Ideological).
As a result of Imran’s change in attitude, some veteran activists of the PTI were being forced to take this drastic step, Dar stressed.
Accompanied by Rana Usama, head of the Tehreek-i-Insaf (Awami) and other members of the party, Dar announced the decision at the Lahore Press Club.
While Pakistanis, particularly the younger generation, view the PTI as “a symbol of positive change”, in truth, after the party’s Lahore rally, the PTI converted to a party of “Makhdooms, Legharis, Waderas, looters, turncoats and timeservers”, Dar said.
People cannot be fooled much longer, Dar said, adding that those quoting examples of Bhutto winning the elections “even if a party ticket was awarded to a tree” would soon see that this would be false in Imran’s case.
If Imran’s own children and his properties are abroad, why would he bring a revolution out here? Dar inquired.
Those who were truly committed to the party have been given a backseat, PTI-Awami’s Usama said.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 13th, 2012.
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I think,Mr.Akhter Iqbal Dar Has Done right thing. PTI has ignored its die hard workers. Imran Khan must keep in mind that he cannot win his own Mianwali seat without the help of PML N. There is no chances of winning seats of his party in Punjab. They must avoid PML N otherwise they will be in serious trouble. The people of Punjab are fans of Nawaz Sharif & Shahbaz Sharif. PML N seems to be strongest party of the country. So if PTI wants to get some seats in assembly,they must make good relations with PML N.
You should believe in your leadership. Imran Khan is beyond personal gains let him follow his vision and come closer to position of influence to help people of Pakistan. Don\t be afraid of new comers just trust the leadership he is really honest
@junaid you called this critism? lol To me its called stupid propaganda. kids in london and jewish lobby+estalishment. cumon dude this guy is just insane.
After PTI Nazryati , Two new factions in the making PTI Nafsyati and PTI Jazbati :)
Seems people are in a romance wih imran at the moment and in this love affair they are ignoring the glaring discrepancies in IKs positions on issues and his accomplices. Someone who criticizes (like Mr Dar ) becomes a subject of scorn. Unfortunately hardly any respondent to this news addressed the issues (which are very genuine btw) raised rather every one resorted to ad homin attacks on Mr Dar.
Imran is the only hope this country has, if leadership is on right track, those who will follow the leader will come along, remaining will be filtered out. To correct the system , you have to survive in the system.
imran khan pakistan is with you. don't disappoint us .
@malik munir: we can't bring change, unless and until we are committed, dedicated and sincere with professional attitudes and merit
ROFL , does DAR seriously believe us to be so naive to not believe that he parted from the party for his own personal gains and to spread distrust among Imran khan's supporters . what a SHAME . for me there is only ONE PTI and thats . . . . . PTI .
whatever is the case, people know that PTI is becoming a sancvtuary for the old elite who may turn it into their own gains. No one cares for the people of Pakistan here. Those who are at the helm of affairs do not fear God.
Imran being a captain was unable to live in harmony and peacefully with 18 players, How come he may be at peace with 180 millions Pakistani. I wonder how media divert opinions
"Imran’s own children", they are with their mother Mr.Dar, you mean that children should not be with their mother ?
Either new or old party workers, everyone should work selfless, this party is about saving Pakistan not about saving individual ranks
@Hassan, if this is the case then this can be said regarding the ones who have joined PTI from different parties !!!
this splinter group was suspended a year ago from pti. They were found guilty for breaking discipline. Anyways these people should not be taken seriously they will most probably be nonexistent within a week. The fact of the matter is people trust Imran khan not some akhtar iqbal dar or rana usama.
i agree with mansour, Imran Khan deserves a chance to do something good for this countery and nation. and remaining was already play his turn and what they deliverd we all know very well.
An attention seeker.
Perhaps he is paid to go against PTI & to betray his own party.
Clearly, Mr. Dar is disgruntled and not working in the interest of Pakistan but his own selfish motives. Imran Khan has NO property abroad and his children are abroad because the British law states the children are to be with the mother till the age of 18. Its sad Mr. Dar has done this and time will only prove him wrong because the core executive members are still with PTI.