ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan hasresponded over the disqualification of the Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif.
He on Thursday hailed Islamabad High Court’s decision disqualifying ForeignMinister Khawaja Asif from Parliament.
“Another darbari of the godfather disqualified on the same pattern,” Imrantweeted regarding Asif’s disqualification from Parliament for holding anIqama (work permit) of the United Arab Emirates.
“Using Iqama to shield corruption and indulge in money laundering – as wellas being guilty of brazen conflict of interest,” he added explaining whyAsif and former premier minister Nawaz Sharif were disqualified.
“Asif targeted SKMTH and has been publicly humiliated here and abroad,” thePTI chairman further said.
The IHC ruled on Thursday that Asif stands disqualified from Parliament forholding an Iqama (work permit) of the United Arab Emirates.
The court announced its verdict on a petition stating that Asif did notmention his foreign employment in his nomination papers.