Summary During the 8 month rule we’ve seen a number of resignations tendered by ministers
(Web Desk) – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) took power under difficult economic circumstances in August 2018 after securing a win in the general elections.
Change was the election campaign slogan of PTI so was initiating a fight against corruption, injustice and to bring the country out of turmoil by changing the fragile system that has failed to deliver to the masses of Pakistan.
PM Khan came into power with a promise to not rule like the previous governments and to hold those on important posts accountable, carrying on with only those ministers that will perform and adhere to the party policy.
During the 8 month rule we’ve seen a number of resignations tendered by ministers belonging to the ruling party the latest being Asad Umar.
Finance ministry has been labelled the most difficult job of the country. His resignation on Thursday shocked many. He tweeted
‘As part of a cabinet reshuffle PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position. I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inshallah will make a naya Pakistan.’
As part of a cabinet reshuffle PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position. I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inshallah will make a naya pakistan
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) April 18, 2019
Among those who resigned earlier were Babar Awan, Azam Swati, Abdul Aleem Khan and now Asad Umar. While Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan was removed for his derogatory remarks about the Hindu community.
Babar Awan
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan tendered his resignation on Sep 4, 2018, to prove his innocence, as the anti-graft watchdog initiated a probe against him for the delay in Nandipur Power Project case.
‘Here I am tendering my resignation to my Kaptaan. Will prove my innocence in court,’ he added.
Here I am tendering my resignation to my Kaptaan. Will prove my innocence in court
— Babar Awan (@BabarAwanPK) September 4, 2018
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Azam Swati
Azam Swati who was Federal Minister for Science and Technology also handed over his resignation on Dec, 6 2018 for misuse of authority and the alleged role in the transfer of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Jan Mohammad.
Swati got embroiled in a controversy over a tiff between his staff and the slum dwellers living besides his farmhouse whose cattle trespassed his land, purportedly causing destruction of his property leading to the arrest of the poor family’s five members.
Abdul Aleem Khan
Punjab Minister for Local Govt and Community Development Abdul Aleem Khan tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on February 6, 2018.soon after National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested him in connection with the offshore companies scandal.
Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan
The outspoken Punjab s Minister for Information and Culture Fayazul Hasaan Chohan was removed from his ministry amid his derogatory remarks about the Hindu community.
Later on the minister apologized for his comments which according to him were directed at the Modi’s India but faced fierce criticism from the party quarters and the opposition resulting in his removal.
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