KARACHI: Pakistani actor and director Hamza Ali Abbasi announced his decision to resign as Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s culture secretary through a post on his Facebook account Tuesday.

According to Hamza, he is not fit to represent PTI as its culture secretary because of a recent film he acted in.

“Even though it’s a brilliantly written and directed film, I disagree with certain elements in its execution which I regard as not in line with our culture.”

Hamza said by agreeing to act in the film, he went against what he preached and was therefore unfit to serve as Pakistan’s cultural representative in a political party.

Hamza has been actively involved with the PTI and was seen alongside Imran Khan and other PTI members on numerous occasions during the party's 126-day sit-in outside Parliament House in Islamabad.

While his Facebook post does not specify the film he is referring to, it is believed the film is 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani', scheduled for release later this year.

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