Nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer to launch political party

Renowned nuclear scientist and father of atomic bomb Dr Abdul Qadir Khan is all set to launch his own political party namely Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan (TTP).

According to a media report, he will launch a nationwide campaign aiming at increasing political awareness amongst the youth in the country.

It further said that TTP (of course not Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) is unique in so far as it was a guidance movement for patriotic youth.

Well-known traders across the country, particularly Karachi, have pledged financial support for Dr Khan’s initiative, the report added.

The report quoting the scientist said, “TTP wants to create political awareness amongst the youth regarding who to vote for and who not to vote for. I will consistently urge youth to elect honest persons in upcoming elections and stand for survival of the country”.

Commenting about the failure of traditional political parties in delivering on their promises, the nuclear scientist pledged that his party’s campaign would ask the youth not to vote for traditional parties such as Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

The party, which was established in July 2012, has so far gained little political ground among the masses.

Analysts believe that Dr Khan carries enormous respect among the people for his invaluable commitment and service to the country but his political was unlikely to gain any significant vote bank.

Dr Khan, who is known to be in contact with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, has demonstrated his preference for emerging political parties such as PTI. His campaign is likely to advocate such platforms as an alternative political choice for the youth.

Political pundits predicted that the TTP would remain a small, insignificant political group such as the Awami Qiadat Party of former army chief General (retd) Mirza Aslam Beg.

The name of the political party stirred a debate on social networking websites, as its acronyms are similar to banned outfit of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

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