ISLAMABAD:
Former PPP senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aeen Pakistan (TTAP).
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad alongside PTI leader Omar Ayub and other leaders of the alliance, Khokhar expressed gratitude to the TTAP for the extensive discussions held on the nation’s challenges and current crises.
“Our discussions covered a range of topics including terrorism, economy and national integrity,” shared Khokhar, who is also former spokesperson for PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
He said it was imperative to work together in the difficult times facing the nation. “The weight of these crises is borne by the people: more than 15 million people fell below the poverty line last year,” he added.
Khokhar highlighted the urgent need to save the country from political instability and blamed the current PML-N-led government for exacerbating the crises. “The government has lent its shoulder to worsen these crises, an unprecedented situation in our history.”
Declaring his commitment to working with TTAP, Khokhar called for a national agenda focused on restoring the rule of law and the Constitution. “This broader interest will include civil society and all interested parties,” he added.
The former senator also revealed that talks are being held with other political parties. “We will confirm an agenda and begin our fight to lead the nation out of its crises,” he said, underscoring the importance of resolving whether decisions about the country will be made behind closed doors or through a popular vote.
