The
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (;
Pakistan Movement for Justice) is a
political party in
Pakistan. PTI was founded by former
Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist
Imran Khan. The party's slogan is "Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem".
Founding
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was founded by on April 25th, 1996 in Lahore, Pakistan. The constitution of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was approved on January 24th, 1999 by the CEC in Lahore, Pakistan.
The PTI manifesto states "The PTI agenda of resurgence articulates the long neglected aspirations of our people and spells out the vision of a modern Islamic republic that advocates tolerance, moderation and freedom to practice the religion of one’s choice." (PTI Manifesto)
The constitution was approved by the Central Executive Committee of the party under the Chairmanship of Mr. Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf at Lahore on 24 January 1999.Whereas:
Creation of Pakistan was the result of relentless struggle of Muslims in India under the inspiring- leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah to establish a homeland where they could practice their beliefs and Ideals.
Pakistan was envisaged as a country and society wherein people would live in harmony and peace free from exploitation corruption and prejudices of all kind under a democratic system ensuring justice, equality and prosperity for all citizens.
Concentration of power at the center has negated the spirit of federalism causing a sense of...
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