ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Istaqlal leader Air Marshall (Retd) Asghar Khan joined ranks with the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), our sources reported.

Asghar Khan flanked by PTI chief Imran Khan announced this in a joint press conference here.

Talking to newsmen Asghar Khan said that he was stepping down as the Tehrik-e-Istaqlal chief handing the helms of its affairs to Imran Khan.

Sittig next to him, Imran Khan vowed to take Tehrik-e-Istaqlal along in all respects.

He thanked Asghar Khan for reposing such trust in him.

Asghar Khan replying to a query said that Pakistan had not seen a single fair, transparent, and unrigged election since it came into being, which was highly unfortunate.

Endorsing Asghar Khan’s stance Imran Khan pledged to continue his struggle till the elections were rigging-free.

To a question he denied ISI was sponsoring his political venture.

“I will quit politics if ISI’s funding Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf is proved”, said Imran Khan.