PTI delegation arrives at Hashmi’s residence

MULTAN: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has arrived at the residence of its indignant leader Javed Hashmi to woo the veteran politician, hours before their ‘Azadi March’ to be staged in Islamabad on Thursday, August 14.

However, PTI Chairman Imran Khan denied sending PTI delegation to Hashmi’s residence in Multan, adding the delegation is meeting the indignant leader on its own.

Contradicting Imran Khan’s denial, the PTI spokesperson Shireen Mazari said in a tweet:

PTI delegation with approval of IK met Hashmi & after an extensive conversation with Chairman, Hashmi will participate fully in Azadi Marxch

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 13, 2014

Meanwhile, Imran Khan said that he had sent a text message from mobile to Javed Hashmi but the latter did not reply to it. He also expressed his ignorance about Hashmi’s grievances, adding that if Javed Hashmi left the party it would not impact the Azadi March.

The delegation that reached Hashmi’s residence comprises MNA Dr. Arif Alvi, Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Umer Dar and Aijaz Janjua.

To a question, why Imran Khan was not part of the delegation, PTI leader Arif Alvi only came up with a reply: “We are against the martial law.”

Earlier, Javed Hashmi who had arrived here last night after developing differences with his party over its proposed ‘Azadi March’ said he would consult his friends to reach a ‘final decision’.

Javed Hashmi said he had never made any decision without holding consultations.

He said his discussions are in progress with friends and notables of his constituency.

Hashmi said whoever comes as part of the party’s delegation to meet him will be welcomed.

He said he had been conveyed a message on behalf of PTI Chairman Imran Khan but he can’t share its contents with the media at this stage.

“I would soon make public my decision after consulting my friends,” the indignant PTI leader said.