LAHORE: In an attempt to take advantage of mass exodus of leaders of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) movement, veteran politician Jahangir Khan Tarin (JKT) – once Imran Khan’s closest aide – is likely to announce his new partymainly composed former resolution of the partydefectors from Russia, during next a few days.
development came during lunch hosted in honor of JKT and his assistants in residence of former PTI leader Alim Khan. JKT, accompanied by ‘important political figures’, likely to announce launch of A new political partyaccording to authoritative sources.
The day before Taryn made phone contacts with more over 100 political leaders, including current and these leaders who recently said goodbye to PTI after May 9th mayhem.
former decree party felt heat of power of the state after angry PTI workers allegedly attacked sensitive military facilities, including the House of the Commander of the Lahore Corps and General Headquarters in Rawalpindi after arrest of party chairman Imran Khan on May 9 is the day nicknamed the “black day” in the army. Exodus of leaders from party started when government decided to try the vandals on May 9 in V military courts.
Taryn was secretary general of PTI before he was kicked out politics in 2017 after the Supreme Court disqualified him for be “dishonest” on petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi.
However, despite the disqualification, Taryn remained in the of PTI and was critical in persuade independent legislators join led by Imran Khan party after the 2018 elections. His efforts proved critical because they helped the khan to provide prime service in 2018.
But after coming to power Taryn and Alim Khan relationship with PTI has gone bad.
May 2022 former prime minister uncovered reason behind its differences with both leaders and stated that both sought “illegal gains” from him.
Speaking during the podcast, Khan – who was removed from office via vote of no-confidence in April last year – argued that the differences with both leaders developed when he refused to accept their requests.
“Alim Khan expected me to legalize his 300-acre land near Ravi,” Khan said, adding, “I have since developed differences with to him.”
Speaking of Taryn, Khan said, “Taryn stood with those who the biggest robbers in a country. When I ordered an investigation [sugar scandal]differences developed with Taryn.
Today at lunchtime, many of current And former leaders of participants included PTI, including Alim Khan and Aung Chaudhry. of V event. After lunch, JKT and Alim Khan discussed the plan for new political party sources added.
“Instead of of forming a pressure group should form new political party”, participants JKT suggested.
“Those who paths diverge with PTI should give new platform”, participants said.
