ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan takes strong action over Qureshi -Tareen tussle.
He has strongly warned and barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) membersShah Mehmood Qureshi and Jahangir Khan Tareen on Tuesday from furtherexchanging any word against each other.
On Monday, Shah Mehmood Qureshi objected Jahangir Tareen’s participation inofficial cabinet meetings that started the spar between both PTI members.He asked him not to violate the judicial rules as he has been disqualifiedby the court which makes him ineligible to attend any official meeting.
He further said that Jahangir Tareen should offer his advices whileresiding in the background as his presence gives opposition a reason topoint fingers at them.
Senior PTI leader Jahangir Khan Tareen responded saying that he conductsevery political matter on the directives of PM Imran Khan.
“I am answerable to the premier alone on political matters,” said the PTIleader on Monday. He said that he will continue to serve his nation as noone can deprive him of his national duty.
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According to the Dunya News sources, PM Imran Khan directed both members toend the spar as it is not the time for any differences. He also said thathe respects the judicial decisions.
PM Imran Khan acknowleged Jahangir Tareen’s expertise in agriculture sayingthat Jahangir Tareen briefed him on the agricultural sector and due to hisexperiece he was assigned a task on agricultural policy whereas he alsopraised Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s success as the diplomatic frontier.
According to the sources, PM Imran Khan said, “Shah Mehmood and JahangirTareen are senior leaders and their opinions are considered important.”
