ISLAMABAD: Bahria Town Chief Malik Riaz has said that he will never allow anyone to use him as a pawn for political purposes.
Malik Riaz said in a statement on X that throughout my life, Allah Ta’ala has always guided me to stick to my principle that I should not become a political party in any matter.
“For more than a year now, I have been under a lot of pressure to compromise, but I will never allow anyone to use me as a pawn for political purposes,” he said.
Malik Riaz said that I and my business have always been targeted for introducing the latest projects in Pakistan. From 1996 till date, I am serving the punishment for playing a role in the development of the country.
He stressed that I have faced such pressure with full courage and strength in the past with the help of Allah Ta’ala. Even today, personally, I can confidently say, “over my dead body.”
Malik Riaz added that in spite of my ailing condition and anxiety, I am steadfast to face this adversity with the help of Allah, suffering daily financial business loss and being completely pushed against the wall. But will not surrender to any pressure tactics.
He prayed that Allah Ta’ala will guide and help me in this difficult period with honor and will make me red. God willing.