LAHORE
Samsam Bukhari, former provincial minister in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, has joined Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). While addressing a press conference with IPP leaders including Jahangir Khan Tareen, he said that he had no knowledge of the May 9 plan.
“I condemn the May 9 incidents. What happened on May 9 should not have happened. The May 9 events left a deep impact on the country,” he stated. “Institutions and government should be on the same page,” he stressed.
On the occasion, IPP leader Jahangir Khan Tareen said that elections should be held according to the new census. “The decision of holding elections has to be taken by the election commission. I don’t think the elections will go beyond March,” he said.
He also welcomed Samsam Bukhari into the party fold, stating too many people will join the IPP that a jumbo jet will have to be bought. He also expressed resentment at President Arif Alvi’s statement regarding the Army Amendment Act and the Official Secret Act. “The caretaker information minister has given a clear statement on it,” he said. I am very saddened by the statement of President Arif Alvi. The IPP has been established for the supremacy of the constitution,” he added. He said that he would announce a plan for public meetings across the country after consulting the party leaders
