Pakistan

PTI chief suspends Justice Wajiuddin over 'tirade' against party leaders

Imran Khan says Wajiuddin's statement has damaged the party more than the combined forces of opposition ever could

Qamar Zaman/web Desk August 05, 2015

A file photo of Justice Wajihuddin. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan suspended on Tuesday Justice (retd) Wajiuddin’s basic party membership following his recent outburst against senior party leaders.

“In light of the August 4 notification, the chairman has been left with no choice but to suspend Justice Wajiuddin’s basic Party membership,” a statement issued by PTI chief’s spokesperson Shireen Mazari said.

The statement said Justice (retd) Wajiuddin had openly defied party discipline even after the issuance of a notification on August 4, 2015 warning that anyone discussing internal party matters publicly will be suspended from the party.

IK suspends Justice (retd) Wajiuddin's basic party mbrship http://t.co/w5HHnZJYwB
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 5, 2015

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"Imran made it clear that no democratic party allowed its members to discuss internal party matters in the public domain, especially on the media, and a democratic culture within a party should not be mistaken for freewheeling anarchy," the statement read.

The statement added that the party chairman regretted Justice (retd) Wajiuddin’s maligning of senior party leaders on baseless allegations, which had damaged the party more than the combined forces of the opposition ever could.

Earlier on Monday, Imran rejected claims that there was a ‘mafia’ within the PTI, saying every party had groupings, but what mattered was merit.

Read: Imran asks Justice Wajihuddin to step down

Of late senior PTI leaders, including Hamid Khan and Justice (retd) Wajihuddin, have been criticising the policies of PTI, saying the ‘cronies’ of military dictators had joined the party.

The PTI chairman in April had asked Justice (retd) Wajihuddin to step down on the grounds that he was violating party discipline by holding meetings after dissolution of the tribunal formed to investigate the shortcomings in intra-party elections held in 2013.

Meanwhile, speaking to Express News, the former judge said he did not receive any notice regarding his suspension, and was only working to make PTI a democratic institution.

COMMENTS (37)

Zahir | 8 years ago | Reply NOON & PPP are family parties. PTI is not a family party, but PTI's real face is Imran Khan. Because, he is an honest man, man of indisputable financial integrity, and inspires a huge population to achieve a positive change, make new Pakistan, justice for all without discrimination & real accountability. We should trust Imran Khan on his decisions to not allow or suspend insiders leak out party inside communication.

ND Khan | 8 years ago | Reply This reminds me "Insaf ho ga zaroor ho ga" in TV serial "Ba adab ba mulahiza" :)

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liaqat ali | 8 years ago | Reply @ABC: Dont judge others lest you be judged. I voted for PTI in the only Lahore consitunecy they won. A sort of intimidation exsited at the polling stations in favour of PTI but no rigging . I guess PMLN didnt want to win that seat for some strange reaosns. Just answer me this. Why did IK not implement the recommendations of his own commission . They reported that money exchanged hands in internal elections , and during candiate selections for general elections and during the more recent cantt board elections. So people like me are wondering if IK speaches were just a rhetoric to fool people just like other poliuticians.

the Skunk | 8 years ago | Reply @Usman: Maybe you have not heard of the term, "Justice is blind." is Justice Hamid Khan (retd0 also in the dump??? We will wait and see. Salams

ABC | 8 years ago | Reply All the nooners who are commenting that they will not vote again for IK, you never did it before. So stop crying, eat your nehari.

Shahbaz | 8 years ago | Reply Shame on loser liar Imran khan

Laiqa | 8 years ago | Reply No difference between Imran and Altaf.

sam | 8 years ago | Reply @Mohammed: We are talking about PTI here.

Azmat Ali | 8 years ago | Reply If I was Jahangir Tareen and I truly had PTI's success as my sole political driver, I would have resigned from the current post and found something else to do in PTI. I would never have allowed my self or my position to become a matter of distrust and disruption within the party. Having said that, Justice (r) Wajiuddin should have also taken all opportunities to air his grievances within the party meetings and if he was not being heard, should have resigned and then gone on to comment publicly about it. Imran must review again the credibility and standing of the people and advisors around him and make a renewed determination as to the efficacy and loyalty of those persons. If he is still satisfied, then he must declare the same and proceed with the party's agenda.

Ahmad Imran | 8 years ago | Reply Surprising how many People of PTI find this action from Immy Boy as immoral and only to Support Jahaz Tareen

Ahmad Imran | 8 years ago | Reply @zafar iqbal ranjha: Many people within PTI hate the Qabza mafia. Good, Now PTI is becoming a fascist party and this practice is starting from PTI itself. Death of PTI is quite near now.

Ahmad Imran | 8 years ago | Reply @Usman: Time to deseat PTI just to discipline them.

Hasan Tasleem | 8 years ago | Reply PTI should remove the word Justice (Insaaf) out of its name. Cuz Imran Khan him self has violated Justice and made a mockery out it.

bilal | 8 years ago | Reply It is about time.

Kashif | 8 years ago | Reply Its funny Imran Khan is acting like a dictator. What happened to the simple right enshrined in democracy called Freedom of Speech? And to the the jingonistic PTI supporters stop trying to malign Wajih, have some shame he is an honest man who joined and helped PTI when PTI was nothing and Imran was just another lone ranger.

Tahir | 8 years ago | Reply Justice Wajih has always stood on principles and has a honest background and is renown for his integrity. Just talking about corruption in own party is no reason for suspension of basic membership and amounts to dictatorship. This will be remembered as a dark day in democratic history of our country.

Mohammed | 8 years ago | Reply When are the PML internal elections due?

SALEEM | 8 years ago | Reply First Idiot kaan goes to courst against national elections . Loses and squirms while his chamchas and paid informers start a campaign against the judgement. Now even the socalled iner party elections judge is sacked as he gave judgement against Musharraf Govt ministers who were blackmailed to join PTI by zaheer and Pasha stooges Idiot kaan

Arif | 8 years ago | Reply NAYA DICTATOR!

sabi | 8 years ago | Reply Liars group falling apart No surprise.

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply First Justice Sahib was dismissed by a Military dictator, now he is dismissed by their stooge. Its a great honour for Justice Sahib.

Zaheer Sultan | 8 years ago | Reply Justice Wajeeh, I feel sorry for you. You dont have what IK needs. You dont have money, private jet. All you have is honesty and integrity which has no value for Power hungry man.

faraz chaudhry | 8 years ago | Reply Good decision by the PTI chief.Waji and Hamid khan are the agents of Iftikhar chaudhry ex CJ

vote4bat? | 8 years ago | Reply next they should kick out asad umar, then fauzia kasuri, then naeemul haque, and everyone who cares and loves pti from heart's bottom and joined it to serve the people. im disappointed Imran Khan. very disappointed.

z | 8 years ago | Reply I will never vote for PTI again in my life. IK you are nothing but a confused man. Take your own decisions and please stop listening to Jahaz Tareen.

anjum | 8 years ago | Reply wrong decision, being a supporter of PTI, I think it will demage PTI in long run.Wajihudin is petroitc to PTI and his decision to remove mafia was right, otherwise there will be no difference between PTI or other parties

Rehan Ali | 8 years ago | Reply it's a clear signal that all optimists should withdraw support following the departure of sane and rational minds at D-Chawk

zafar iqbal ranjha | 8 years ago | Reply By this bold decision, some sanity will prevail in PTI. Some of the so called stalwarts are acting on behalf of N league and former chief justice Iftikhar muhammad ch.Which other party can tolerate such things in its ranks. Ask any one to make statements, against leadership of N league and PPP, on the very next day, they will be shown the out door. So it was long over due, Imran khan has done a right thing albeit too late. zafar ranjha

AAmir | 8 years ago | Reply PTI is now becoming a party of Thugs

LIAQAT ALI | 8 years ago | Reply Imagine that veridct of one or more election tribunals comes against the Govt. and then instead of accepting the verdict Govt. fires the judges. What Ik will say then about others is applicable to him now. IK says that indicpiline of such nature is not tolerated even in western democarcies. He is WRONG. How many times we have seen the party revolts from within and in pubilc. The most promiment was agaisnt Thatcher although she was still popular but his party threw here out. Alas I voted for him , never again .

Aalia | 8 years ago | Reply Imran Khan, the rise of a dictator .

Disgusted | 8 years ago | Reply Last nail in PTI coffin?

Disappointed | 8 years ago | Reply I voted for PTI but it's quite clear that the likes of Jehangir Tehreen have taken over the party and the older members who actually stood for a change to the status quo are being suspended.

sohail | 8 years ago | Reply Birth of a modern dictator.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply This will be seen not so much an indictment of Justice Wajiuddin....but more a reflection on Imran Khans ability to handle difference of opinions within the party.

faraz | 8 years ago | Reply Shame on Imran khan. This proves the victory of Jehangeer Tareen, Pervaiz Khattak, Aleem Khan etc., The party is no more a change agent as it now ready to covers the jackals and not ready to support the individuals who have great respect in the country.. Shame on PTI Shame on IK. Mr. Wajih only talked about the corruption story of Jehangeer Tareen thats why he is being punished

Usman | 8 years ago | Reply Fantastic and long overdue. In future, I would recommend PTI to not tolerate any indiscipline and dismiss party membership immediately. . This is discipline not dictatorship, as PTI's detractors who suddenly care for Sir. Wajiuddin will start crying about. . No organisation in the world survives without discipline, something I feel Sir. Wajiuddin should've kept in mind.

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