Fawad Chaudhry supports Jahangir Tareen in Qureshi-Tareen face off

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary came forward in support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Jahangir Khan Tareen, saying Tareen participate in the cabinet meetings on the wish of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Commenting of Jahangir Tareen’s tweet following a face-off between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Tareen, Fawad Chaudhry said, “If PTI is in the government today, there is a major role of Jahangir Khan Tareen in it. He attends cabinet meetings on the wishes of PM Imran Khan.”

Without naming Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry said “Party leaders should respect the wishes of PM Imran Khan.”

He went on to say, “Court verdict against Jahangir Tareen was an unfortunate incident. He was out of from elections and not from the hearts of PTI workers.”

Mehmood Qureshi, who is also Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had taken a strong exception on Jahangir Tareen’s participation in official meetings.

Talking to journalists in Lahore, Qureshi requested Tareen to avoid attending government meetings as this is not only contempt of Supreme Court verdict but it also provides the opposition an opportunity to criticise the party.

The foreign minister also stated that it is violation of Rules of Business and that the Federal Secretaries are not bound to follow his instructions.

Earlier, Tareen Tweeted, “There's only one man in my life whom I consider my leader and to whom I'm answerable. His name is Imran Khan.”

He further says, “I've stood by his (Imran Khan) side through thick and thin and will continue to do so till my last breath.” “What others may say for their own strange reasons does not concern me,” PTI leader added.