Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Junaid Akbar announced his resignation as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and from the Energy Committee, following directives from PTI founder Imran Khan. The resignations, submitted to PTI’s Chief Whip Aamir Dogar, mark a significant move by the party to withdraw from parliamentary roles.
Junaid Akbar confirmed his resignation from both the PAC and the Energy Committee, adhering to Imran Khan’s instructions. Similarly, PTI MNA Suhail Sultan stepped down from his positions in the Law & Justice, Water Resources, and SAFRON (States and Frontier Regions) committees, submitting his resignations to the party.
Aamir Dogar, PTI’s Chief Whip in the National Assembly, verified that committee members are resigning as per Khan’s directive. He noted that MNAs are also sending their resignations to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, signalling a broader withdrawal from parliamentary committees.
Imran Khan’s Directive
On August 26, 2025, Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, spoke to the media outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail after meeting him. She revealed that Khan had directed all PTI lawmakers to resign from the National Assembly standing committees. Aleema Khan also shared that Khan was in good health but mentioned experiencing minor eye discomfort. This was the first meeting between Khan and his sisters in four months.
Read: Imran Khan Orders PTI Resignations from Parliamentary Committees
Aleema Khan further disclosed that Imran Khan inquired about the arrests of her sons, Shershah Khan and Shahrez Khan, who face charges related to alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023, attacks on Jinnah House and other incidents of vandalism.
The resignations reflect PTI’s ongoing tensions with the government and its strategic shift in parliamentary engagement. Imran Khan, currently detained, has consistently criticized the political establishment, and this directive aligns with PTI’s broader protest against perceived injustices. The move may impact the functioning of key committees like the PAC, which oversees public financial accountability.
