PPP’s Dr Asim denies of resigning from party position

KARACHI (INP): Leader of Pakistan Peoples Party and former petroleum minister, Dr Asim Hussain, on Saturday denied that he submitted resignation from his position of the party’s Karachi chapter presidency.

Asim’s statements contradicted each other as at the same time the PPP leader said he had stepped from the position as he was going out of the country for six weeks.

Asim was having an informal conversation with journalists at the accountability court.

When asked if he resigned under pressure after meeting Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan chief Farooq Sattar, Asim said he had not tendered anything in written.

The PPP leader said that those who were spreading rumours should be probed. “I will do whatever my party chief Asif Zardari asks me to do,” Asim said.

Recent reports over the matter suggested Asim stepped down as the president of PPP’s Karachi chapter saying he had to travel abroad for surgery. However, Asim had said he would stay affiliated with the party as a worker. In response to the decision, it was reported, the PPP leadership had said Asim would be given new and important positions.

The resignation letter was said to be accepted by PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who said Asim had done a lot for the party despite his health issues. Bilawal had further said Asim would be given new responsibilities once he returns after surgery.