ISLAMABAD, July 3: Former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has said he will not retire from politics. "In 2002, I was retiring from politics, but now I have changed my mind. I will perhaps be continuing politics and will serve my party as an ordinary worker. I have no greed for position."

He was speaking to a local TV channel on Saturday from Lahore railway station.

Mr Jamali left for Dera Murad Jamali with his family on Saturday from Rawalpindi by Quetta Express.

The former premier said he had resigned from the office of prime minister on the party directives. He was now taking rest.

He said Prime Minister Shujaat Hussain was pursuing his (Jamali's) policies, which was in the interest of Pakistan.

In reply to a question, Mr Jamali said he kept all his promises.

The former prime minister Jamali was seen off with complete official protocol. Special steps were taken for provision of latest travelling facilities to Mr Jamali and his family. Saloon No. 74-75 were booked for his family.

Hundred of his well wishers saw him off at Rawalpindi railway station.-Agencies