Dr. Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi who was the President of Pakistani Awami Tehreek (PAT) and a close aide of Tahir ul Qadri has finally resigned from his position.
Dr. Raheeq Abbasi is known for his historical affiliation with PAT and the work he carried out to expand the body of PAT in different areas of Pakistan, including Gilgit Baltistan where he went on the request of Tahir ul Qadri to organize PAT structure.
He was inactive in PAT from a very long time, after the dharna at Islamabad he was not seen in any Pakistani Awami Tehreek events and protests. It was rumored that he was disheartened by the decision of Tahir ul Qadri but no official confirmation or rejection came.
After 2014 Dharna he left for a visit in UK & never came back to Pakistan. Regarding his resignation PAT spokesperson said that he resigned because he was unable to dedicate required time for PAT activities.