In an attempt to capitalize on the mass exodus of leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), veteran politician Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) – once a close associate of Imran Khan – is likely to join his new party. will announce, including most parties. Informed sources said that during the next 72 hours, former ruling party defectors
The development took place during a luncheon given in honor of JKT and his aides at former PTI leader Aleem Khan’s residence. The source added that JKT is likely to announce the launch of a new political party with “important political figures”.
A day earlier, Tareen made telephone calls to more than 100 political leaders, including incumbents and those who recently quit the PTI after the May 9 attack.
Following the arrest of party chairman Imran Khan on May 9, the former ruling party felt the heat of the state’s power after PTI activists allegedly attacked sensitive military installations, including the Lahore Corps Commander House and the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. is doing The army was called Black Day. The exodus of leaders from the party began when the government decided to take the May 9 riots to military courts.
Tareen was PTI secretary general before being kicked out of politics in 2017 when the Supreme Court found him “dishonest” on a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi. He was disqualified.
However, despite the disqualification, Tareen remained part of the PTI and was instrumental in attracting independent legislators to join the Imran Khan-led party after the 2018 elections. His efforts proved to be crucial as he helped Khan secure the Prime Ministership in 2018.
But after coming to power Tareen and Aleem Khan’s relationship with PTI became bitter.
In May 2022, the former prime minister explained the reason for his differences with the two leaders, saying that both were seeking “illegal benefits from him”.
Speaking during a podcast, Khan – who was ousted by a no-confidence vote in April last year – claimed that differences with the two leaders arose when he rejected their requests. refused to accept.
“Aleem Khan expected me to legalize his 300 acres of land near Ravi”, said Khan, “since then, I had differences with him.”
Talking about Tareen, Khan said: “Tareen stands with those who are the biggest dacoits of the country. When I ordered an investigation into the matter, differences arose with Tareen.
At today’s lunch, a large number of current and former PTI leaders including Aleem Khan and Aoon Chaudhry were among the participants of the event.
Sources added that after lunch, JKT and Aleem Khan discussed plans for a new political party.
“Instead of forming a pressure group, we should form a new political party,” participants suggested to JKT.
The participants said that those who are leaving PTI should be given a new platform.
