PTI decides not to form alliance with any political party

Central Executive Committee (CEC) of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided that the party will continue to interact with various political parties but it would not make any alliances at present.The meeting of CEC of PTI was held here on Sunday as Chairman Imran Khan presided over the meeting. The PTI reiterated its resolve that all attempts to hold fraudulent elections in the country would be vigorously thwarted. All options, including bringing the entire country to a standstill, would be exercised to ensure a genuinely fair and transparent electoral process.The CEC approved the formation of a committee to examine issues of assets obtained through corruption of all politicians including the party leadership. Scrutiny Committee will be nominated by the Chairman to address complaints of substantial corruption against any member of PTI.The committee also decided to file a petition before Supreme Court for registration of voters in accordance with their permanent addresses. In this regard PTI will keep in touch with the Election Commission and NADRA in every district. For the registration of voters special camps would be organized by PTI at every union council level. An appropriate petition will also be filed for registration of votes of overseas Pakistanis. PTI Lawyers’ Convention will be held in Lahore for assigning them the responsibility of monitoring the voters’ registration process.The CEC acknowledged that the Lahore rally had transformed the political landscape of the country and Chairman Imran Khan had emerged as the undisputed symbol of national unity and hope.The party decided to file a reference in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the award of contract to M/s Karkay Karandiz Company, which was questioned even by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The contract has been given to a relative of the Prime Minister. It was revealed that 14 per cent advance payment was given illegally to the contractors whereas the higher tariff was approved. CEC also showed its apprehension that the original cost of plant is US$ 130 million and under the contract, the company will earn US$ 540 million in five years.The Chairman reiterated that the old ideological members remained the backbone of the party. It was also decided that the party will welcome all new entrants, but they will be routed through the authorized party channels only.