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Three more key stalwarts of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Maleeka Bukhari, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema and his wife Musarrat Jamshed Cheema while expressing regret over the riots on May 9 have announced to quit their party.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Maleeka Bukhari condemned the violent incidents of 9th May.
Jamshed Iqbal Cheem and his wife Musarrat Jamshed Cheema also announced to quit PTI at a news conference in Islamabad.
Condemning the May 9 incidents, they said mob mentality was not accounted for during the May 9 protest.
They said the events caused embarrassment for Pakistan, damaged democracy and the party’s democratic credentials, as well as the name of protest.
They said they cannot continue politics and affiliation with the PTI.
Source: Radio Pakistan